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BD54 SFE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,323 mi
Last recorded53,323 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 SFE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,323 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 53,323 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 50,877 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,494 miles

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

drivers door panel hanging off

engine management light on

small crack in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2007 40,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers door panel hanging off

engine management light on

small crack in windscreen

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 SFE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFE, 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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What year was BD54 SFE registered?

BD54 SFE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is BD54 SFE safe to buy?

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