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BF54 UPZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,330 mi
Last recorded73,330 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,330 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts Inside Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure Outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure Steering Wheel Loose (2.1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Fronts Inside Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,046 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,046 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished advise replace

tracking check required

Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,248 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished advise replace

tracking check required

Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise damage to near side front tyre side wall rub strip

advise exhaust tone

advise hand brake travel

advise security of child seat

advise wiper smear

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise corrosion to fuel tank

advise front brake pads getting low.

advise secuurity of baby seat

advise wear and corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2009 41,350 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,910 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 UPZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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