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BD54 PWY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,192 mi
Last recorded125,192 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 PWY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 125,192 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,948 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,282 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,850 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front lower engine stabilizer mount worn

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 100,845 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front lower engine stabilizer mount worn

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,694 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,357 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 81,357 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,348 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,891 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 64,891 miles

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,035 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 57,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 48,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,907 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,721 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 10,190 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 PWY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PWY, 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 PWY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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