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AF54 UPG

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 UPG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,683 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,718 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 82,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,153 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 77,956 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exahust system corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,181 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,923 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,329 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 71,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 65,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,022 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,758 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,758 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,689 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 50,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,249 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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AF54 UPG is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF54 UPG, 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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AF54 UPG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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