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BL54 EZM

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,817 mi
Last recorded63,817 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 EZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,817 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated (end tip missing)

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated (end tip missing)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Feb 2011
Fail 17 Feb 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,460 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 42,460 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 39,617 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,357 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,182 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BL54 EZM is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BL54 EZM, 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 BL54 EZM registered?

BL54 EZM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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