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BL53 LVU

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,409 mi
Last recorded64,409 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LVU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,409 miles

Front flexy exhaust deteiorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,529 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,257 miles

Nearside Front stone chip screen

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,155 miles

Nearside Front stone chip screen

Pass 9 May 2019 55,072 miles

Nearside Front stone chip swept area

Pass 1 May 2018 52,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front stone chip swept area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cv boot twisted but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 50,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside stone chip swept area

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

hand brake little reserve

Pass 5 May 2016 46,797 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 43,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 43,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 40,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 22,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 16,438 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 3 Feb 2007 15,129 miles

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

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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BL53 LVU is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BL53 LVU, 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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BL53 LVU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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