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BF54 HBY

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 99,734 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,442 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,442 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,199 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,081 miles

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

osf and nsf shock absorbers have signs of historic contact with tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2010 86,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

osf and nsf shock absorbers have signs of historic contact with tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,804 miles

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

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2008 71,141 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,451 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 HBY is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBY, 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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What year was BF54 HBY registered?

BF54 HBY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is BF54 HBY safe to buy?

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