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BG54 KNE

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KNE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 81,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill /rear beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill-floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill and sill -floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both axel beam mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axel beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill and sill -floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 71,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 71,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH, STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 67,539 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,211 miles

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S REAR OUTER SILLS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,255 miles

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.

Fail 8 Oct 2019 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,685 miles

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 60,679 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NSF STEERING RACK GAITER SLIGHTLY DAMP.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 57,765 miles

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

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHT DRAG

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim ON INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,055 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON INNER EDGES (WORN TO MINIMUM) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,349 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear exhaust section corroded

Slight dampness around n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,166 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust section corroded / repaired

slight dampness around n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,304 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

n/s/r tyre wearing low (2/3mm)

steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,304 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

n/s/r tyre wearing low (2/3mm)

steering rack damp around n/s gaitor area

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 14,255 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 14,255 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 KNE is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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