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BF54 MLU

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,226 mi
Last recorded114,226 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MLU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,226 miles

Front wipers split.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2018 114,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front wipers split.

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,873 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,577 miles

oil leaking (suspect oil filter)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

oil leaking (suspect oil filter)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 91,230 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

excessive oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,020 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,851 miles

both front tyres bald on edges & close to legal limit

both rear tyres poor con & starting to crack

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,260 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,260 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,624 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,887 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 24,887 miles

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

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 MLU is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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