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BF04 VAE

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,218 mi
Last recorded41,218 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VAE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 27,329 miles

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

fuel tank rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,177 miles

both rear tyre sidwalls perrishing

o/s/r seatbelt not checked correcly child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 23,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF04 VAE is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF04 VAE, 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 BF04 VAE registered?

BF04 VAE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is BF04 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 VAE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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