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BG54 FDE

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FDE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,181 miles

general corrosion under vehicle including all suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot cracking

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 69,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all wheel arches corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,311 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

all coil springs corroded

all wheel arches corroded

slight misting of oil round steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,801 miles

Exhaust front mount broken of pipe

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside headlamp poor beam image and damaged

Steering rack damp

poor condition of front brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,801 miles

Exhaust front mount broken of pipe

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside headlamp poor beam image and damaged

Steering rack damp

poor condition of front brake discs

Pass 18 Nov 2014 60,770 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 47,138 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,592 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,211 miles

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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BG54 FDE is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BG54 FDE, 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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BG54 FDE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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