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VX54 RFL

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,839 mi
Last recorded127,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 RFL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 127,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,339 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 123,296 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 121,262 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 117,231 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,910 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perrished.

Offside Front Outer cv boot perrished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perrished.

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot perrished.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear arch liners fitted.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,387 miles

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

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 91,311 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,362 miles

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion or damage

Fail 25 Jul 2012 82,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

advise sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills for corrosion or damage

Pass 12 Jul 2011 77,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,741 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,741 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,252 miles

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

various small chips in windscreen.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering drive belt deteriorating,advise replacement.

various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,673 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 46,673 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,641 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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VX54 RFL is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX54 RFL, 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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VX54 RFL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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