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BF54 MLV

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,788 mi
Last recorded116,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MLV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 116,788 miles

Airbags removed (rally car)

Rear seats removed

Fail 22 Mar 2024 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Pinch bolt incorrect application and not done up fully (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Pressed steel subframe has welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear lower torque mount heavily worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Both sides insecure and rubbing on steering and suspension components (1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner boot has pin hole and is leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 1/2 retaining pins can't be secured (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

Windscreen washer hose trailing in engine bay

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Traces of filler (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 105,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 105,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,926 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 77,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 77,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated, but not blowing.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering rack is slightly damp with fluid.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,220 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres low

offide front tyre low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 54,035 miles

Debris in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 5 Sep 2011 43,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,692 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s r tyre cut on outer wall

o/s r tyre cut on outer + inner wall

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,194 miles

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

Near-side Rear Tyre has slight cut to outer side wall

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 MLV is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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