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BF54 FSY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,566 mi
Last recorded113,566 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FSY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,566 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

small oil weeping

smoke reading high

Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,088 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 107,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 103,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 103,706 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Please note both front tyres feathering

Please note there are plastic covers over both sills

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,359 miles

Please note both front tyres feathering

Please note there are plastic covers over both sills

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Please Number plate slightly dull

Please note both front tyres feathing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Please note there is light scoring to rear dics,s

Pass 5 Sep 2009 54,895 miles

o/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,840 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Please note very slight drag to o/s/r wheel/brake

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Please note very slight drag to o/s/r wheel/brake

Pass 15 Sep 2007 25,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 FSY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSY, 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 FSY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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