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BL54 MWJ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,999 miles

bothside front outer cv gaiter/s perishing.

bothside front tie bar bush worn and small amount of play.

rear exhaust pipe repaired- and silencer box little loud.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,033 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 91,033 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 40,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 40,070 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,586 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BL54 MWJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL54 MWJ, 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 BL54 MWJ registered?

BL54 MWJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BL54 MWJ safe to buy?

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