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BD54 NPK

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,061 mi
Last recorded89,061 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 89,061 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body corrosion on door ,outer sill and arch

windscreen cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2018 89,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body corrosion on door ,outer sill and arch

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,406 miles

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

front exhaust flexible

windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2017 86,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexible

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

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

oil leak

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Fail 20 Feb 2016 81,910 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight damage to windsceen

Slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,609 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,873 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,575 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN O/S/F CRACKED

SRS (AIRBAG ) LIGHT ILLUMINATD

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,370 miles

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

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

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

FRONT WINDSCREEN O/S/F CRACKED

SRS (AIRBAG ) LIGHT ILLUMINATD

Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,814 miles

Battery cell cap damaged

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

Windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Fail 12 Feb 2010 27,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery cell cap damaged

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

Windscreen has damage outside of the swept area

Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,946 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 NPK is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 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 NPK, 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 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD54 NPK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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