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BF54 UTC

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,078 mi
Last recorded50,078 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,078 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,255 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S Mirror Glass Loose

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,419 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Dec 2007 27,419 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Dec 2006 24,081 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 UTC is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is BF54 UTC safe to buy?

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