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BF54 SOU

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,820 mi
Last recorded106,820 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SOU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres aged related cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,820 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres aged related cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,488 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres age related wear in treads

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front and offside front tyres age related wear in treads

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,724 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 88,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,110 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,131 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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BF54 SOU is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF54 SOU, 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 BF54 SOU registered?

BF54 SOU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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