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BG54 FDU

2005 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 FDU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 137,061 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,375 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 121,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 104,326 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,610 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,362 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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BG54 FDU is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG54 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 FDU registered?

BG54 FDU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BG54 FDU safe to buy?

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