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BF54 MLZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MLZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 52,919 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travels high

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre looks low on pressure unable to remove cap may require new valve

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

little reserve travel on parkingb brake

slight pas weep from nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2024 40,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre looks low on pressure unable to remove cap may require new valve

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

little reserve travel on parkingb brake

slight pas weep from nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2023 35,119 miles

Nearside slight leak from steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 35,119 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside slight leak from steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 33,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 31,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 29,567 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 29,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 25,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 22,984 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,560 miles

item removed from drivers view before test

Pass 25 Oct 2014 15,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,333 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres slightly perished

nearside wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 9,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,588 miles

Oil leak

oil level low

small cracks in tread of both rear tyres and offside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,903 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 MLZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

BF54 MLZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BF54 MLZ safe to buy?

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