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BF04 VBA

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VBA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,482 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,807 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,877 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 63,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dent o/s/r wheel rim.

Turbo pipe split.

Pass 10 May 2008 55,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 55,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2007 32,920 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 32,503 miles

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

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

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 VBA is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF04 VBA, 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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BF04 VBA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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