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BF04 VSE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,436 mi
Last recorded100,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 100,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 100,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,627 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 98,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 91,502 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust not connected at front (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,427 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,709 miles

parking brake lever has just met the legal limits

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,807 miles

battery insecure

handbrake not yet at end of working travel

slight cracking on rear tyres no cords yet exposed

Pass 20 May 2011 51,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 51,685 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 44,763 miles

front discs slightly worn/offside front brake binding slightly/front brake pads starting to wear thin

power steering belt cracked/front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

slight corrosion underbody components/exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2010 44,754 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn/offside front brake binding slightly/front brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front tyre cracking no cords yet exposed/slight deterioration nearside rear tyre sidewall

power steering belt cracked/front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

slight corrosion underbody components/exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,525 miles

Travel on handbrake

Pass 22 May 2007 25,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VSE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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