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BF54 GFX

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,450 mi
Last recorded115,450 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GFX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 102,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,885 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 101,876 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak suspect lower radiator ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020 100,964 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak suspect lower radiator ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 97,407 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 97,393 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,333 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,092 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,473 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 84,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,320 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,260 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,260 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,643 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 43,346 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 43,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,879 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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BF54 GFX is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BF54 GFX, 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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BF54 GFX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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