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BL54 MWW

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,517 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

batery secured by piece of wood

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

parking brakelever has slight movement from side to side but still operates corectly

Fail 28 Oct 2014 80,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

batery secured by piece of wood

nearside front headlamp slightly loose

parking brakelever has slight movement from side to side but still operates corectly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Neaside front headlamp, slightly loose.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has slight wear, but working ok.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Neaside front headlamp, slightly loose.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has slight wear, but working ok.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 65,659 miles

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.It would appear that the braking system reqires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.2d]

Front registration plate reading X715 FBW loose in boot load area. Vehicle presented for test with registration BL54 MWW on car

MEASUREMENTS:Braake advisories: RBT Front brake imbalance:23%

Manual gear selector shaft has play in selection movement which may, if driver unaware, slightly affect vehicle control.

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

Obligatory (drivers door) mirror is secured with tape at time of test but remains secure with adequate view

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

Offside headlamp loose fit & slightly insecure

Oil residue around gear selector shaft seal on gearbox

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Dec 2012 65,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Front registration plate reading X715 FBW loose in boot load area. Vehicle presented for test with registration BL54 MWW on car

Manual gear selector shaft has play in selection movement which may, if driver unaware, slightly affect vehicle control.

Obligatory (drivers door) mirror is secured with tape at time of test but remains secure with adequate view

Offside headlamp loose fit & slightly insecure

Oil residue around gear selector shaft seal on gearbox

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 54,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 54,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,425 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 11 Jan 2010 34,501 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 23,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MWW is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL54 MWW, 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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BL54 MWW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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