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BF54 WCU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,049 mi
Last recorded52,049 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 52,049 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 52,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,821 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 48,821 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,967 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,502 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2010 38,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,698 miles

advise:both rear tyres treads at 3mm

advise:inner band of nearside front tyre tread getting low

advise:nearside front wheel inner rim has slight flat spot

advise:offside rear brake disc inner face corroding

advise:power steering belt cracked

advise;exhaust corroded

advise;rear brakes binding slightly

advise;rear pads getting low (inner pads )

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,647 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 WCU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

BF54 WCU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is BF54 WCU safe to buy?

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