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BD54 RYZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RYZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,450 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant bottle top missing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,835 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,826 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,286 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,742 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 14 Nov 2007 21,729 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

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 RYZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 RYZ registered?

BD54 RYZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is BD54 RYZ safe to buy?

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