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BD54 EYC

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EYC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,635 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,975 miles

engine and under covers fitted

fron subframe corroding

ns and os rear indicators discoloured

ns number plate light inop

nsr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osr tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,166 miles

both front and rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes have protective coatings

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 74,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine and outer ills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine and outer ills covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,291 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak

ns and os front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 66,281 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working osr sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust has slight leak

ns and os front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,455 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,122 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,314 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 20,890 miles

both front tyres getting low tread

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 25 Apr 2009 13,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,031 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 6,443 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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BD54 EYC is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD54 EYC, 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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BD54 EYC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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