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BL54 FDA

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,233 mi
Last recorded110,233 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FDA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,233 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

BOTH HEAD LAMP COVERS FADED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Fail 28 Nov 2018 110,113 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

BOTH HEAD LAMP COVERS FADED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,567 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,026 miles

both head lamp covers faded

both rear tyres on 3mm depth

exhaust tail box pipe in poor condision

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both head lamp covers faded

both rear tyres on 3mm depth

exhaust tail box pipe in poor condision

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,748 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 90,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,846 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,167 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,183 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,552 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,021 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 FDA is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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