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BF54 GZL

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,066 mi
Last recorded143,066 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 143,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 143,066 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 138,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside handbrake in need of attention

Pass 17 Nov 2014 128,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant hose rubbering on innercooler hose

movement on engine mountings or gearbox mounting covered

rear beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 128,122 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant hose rubbering on innercooler hose

movement on engine mountings or gearbox mounting covered

n/s/r tyre badly out of shape

rear beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,827 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 107,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,776 miles

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

nearside front indicator starting to go white

Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,530 miles

Exhaust emissions only just passed requirements

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

unable to visually check under engine bay and sills due to covers.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,505 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake pad worn about 70%

stone chips on screen

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,089 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 40,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inners and close to legal limit 2mm remaining

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 GZL is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZL, 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 GZL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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