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BF54 FSD

2004 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FSD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 93,003 miles

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

Offside Front scrubbed off inner shoulder of the tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,968 miles

EML on

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

Fail 27 May 2016 84,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML on

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

Pass 26 May 2015 77,174 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

condition of nearside front seat belt

condition of offside headlight

front tyres bald on inner edges

heavy rust and slight blow rear exhaust box

rusting to all brake pipes

sill covers fitted

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 May 2014 72,251 miles

E.M.L.light on

condition of front brake discs

heavy rust and grease on brake pipes

offside rear tyre worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2013 67,263 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge (205/45/17)

Fail 18 May 2013 67,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge (205/45/17)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel on h/brake

Pass 3 May 2011 61,269 miles

SRS management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,248 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,248 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,238 miles

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

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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BF54 FSD is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 FSD, 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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BF54 FSD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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