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BD54 ABN

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,678 mi
Last recorded80,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ABN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 80,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2017 80,671 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,650 miles

EXHAUST BOX TAIL PIPE MISSING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,646 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

EXHAUST BOX TAIL PIPE MISSING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,808 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 72,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,561 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,544 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,825 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,834 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges still just legal

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,583 miles

Rear tyres wearing un even still ok

Pass 13 Oct 2007 21,404 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BD54 ABN is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 ABN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD54 ABN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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