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BF04 VRL

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,565 mi
Last recorded83,565 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VRL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 83,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 79,411 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 74,762 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 70,598 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 70,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,070 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,168 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 36,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,633 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 29,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 24,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,109 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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BF04 VRL is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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