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BF54 SRZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 SRZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,310 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,310 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in park brake lever

Fail 27 Jan 2021 103,514 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror glass damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 101,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,949 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,629 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 67,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,967 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,967 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 34,002 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,293 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on side wall, but not deep enough to show ply/cord's.

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R Tyre's are cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,038 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 SRZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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