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BD54 EBM

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,300 mi
Last recorded83,300 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EBM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 83,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,068 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 24 Sep 2013 62,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 62,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 33,080 miles

advise air bag light on

Fail 31 Oct 2009 33,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise air bag light on

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,248 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,231 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,666 miles

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

advise slight side wall damage n/s/front tyre

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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BD54 EBM is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD54 EBM, 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 BD54 EBM registered?

BD54 EBM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is BD54 EBM safe to buy?

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