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BD54 FBO

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,361 mi
Last recorded49,361 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 49,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,738 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,700 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 41,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,034 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/zr16 87w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,326 miles

eng lamp on

Fail 6 Mar 2014 30,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

eng lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,349 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust front down pipe support rubber missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both Engine rib belts deteriorating

both front Wiper blades split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,243 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,036 miles

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

advise nearside front tie rod end excess play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,323 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing on edge

advise handbrake travel high

Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,363 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FBO is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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