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BD54 ACO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ACO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,688 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,097 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles (7.1.4)

Front both front cv boots starting to crack

Rear gearbox diff nosiey

anti slip rubber missing from cultch pedal

child seat fitted to nsr

Fail 12 Nov 2016 79,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust noisy baffles (7.1.4)

Front both front cv boots starting to crack

Rear gearbox diff nosiey

anti slip rubber missing from cultch pedal

child seat fitted to nsr

Pass 14 Nov 2015 72,144 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,681 miles

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

advise surface rust on fuel tank.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

advise surface rust on fuel tank.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,828 miles

advise side play in park brake lever,may require attension soon.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise side play in park brake lever,may require attension soon.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

advise slight surface cracking on offside and nearside rear inner and outer tyre walls.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

low oil

Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

low oil

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,080 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 38,080 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,142 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 17,586 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 ACO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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