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BG54 ZVW

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 114,127 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 114,127 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to pipe broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 109,589 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2017 109,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,712 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2015 93,076 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,580 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 68,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,977 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 33,977 miles

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

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

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 ZVW is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG54 ZVW, 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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BG54 ZVW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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