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BD54 EZE

2004 MG Zr

Turquoise Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 EZE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 97,963 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 97,963 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,506 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,500 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 87,492 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 80,187 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 80,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 72,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 63,190 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,137 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2012 51,099 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 43,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2010 37,018 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 37,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 29,229 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 21,848 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 21,848 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 EZE is a 2004 MG Zr in Turquoise with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EZE, 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 EZE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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