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BD54 FBG

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,610 mi
Last recorded68,610 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FBG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,610 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Image Incorrect Due To Damage (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Rusted Through (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2019 68,591 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights not working.

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,907 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,620 miles

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

rear tyres slighly cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,301 miles

Note! all tyres on vehicle are worn on edges.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 43,299 miles

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

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

Note! all tyres on vehicle are worn on edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,511 miles

Note! nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,508 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Note! nearside front tyre is worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,339 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,959 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 FBG is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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