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BG54 ZWB

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

30,354 mi
Last recorded30,354 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZWB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 30,354 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 30,350 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,148 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 29,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 29,537 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,213 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,929 miles

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,532 miles

mil lamp on!

Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,862 miles

mil lamp on!

Fail 7 Apr 2015 22,862 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)

mil lamp on!

Fail 18 Mar 2014 21,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,305 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,305 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 13,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,609 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 10,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,524 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 ZWB is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZWB, 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 BG54 ZWB registered?

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

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