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BD54 WSZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,158 mi
Last recorded79,158 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 78,665 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,518 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 78,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened lower rear arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 77,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,808 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 76,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 74,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 70,241 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,901 miles

Nail Nsr tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,549 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,074 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroding

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,787 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,847 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 16,027 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,679 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 WSZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WSZ, 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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What year was BD54 WSZ registered?

BD54 WSZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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