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AF54 UPJ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 UPJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 2mm and cracks showing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 141,150 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe to rear hose fractured and leaking near hose. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 2mm and cracks showing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 138,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 138,188 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 135,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 135,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 132,860 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Tyre not inflated. ()

Pass 25 May 2021 129,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper switch broken but works correctly

Fail 20 May 2021 129,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper switch broken but works correctly

Pass 28 May 2020 127,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper switch broken/loose but works correctly.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,886 miles

parking brake lever has little/no reserve travel

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,886 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever has little/no reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 119,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wash/wipe stalk loose

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,307 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

wash/wipe stalk loose

Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 107,558 miles

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

wash/wipe stalk loose

Fail 19 Apr 2016 107,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wash/wipe stalk loose

Pass 20 Apr 2015 102,160 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

wash/wipe stalk loose

Fail 20 Apr 2015 102,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake slight bind

wash/wipe stalk loose

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,077 miles

wiper switch feels slightly loose

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/rear brake disc is starting to rust/pit

one tail pipe is missing from the rear silencer

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,384 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,107 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,105 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,080 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 45,448 miles

RH wiper rubber starting to split

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 UPJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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