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BL54 FCP

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FCP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 88,463 miles

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 88,463 miles

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,549 miles

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,940 miles

Oil leak

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

both side wiper blades starting to split

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Feb 2014 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

both side wiper blades starting to split

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 23 Feb 2013 75,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,293 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,122 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,496 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 43,496 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,628 miles

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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BL54 FCP is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BL54 FCP, 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 BL54 FCP registered?

BL54 FCP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BL54 FCP safe to buy?

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