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BJ54 KZY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

44,796 mi
Last recorded44,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,796 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,585 miles

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,585 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,187 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightley scored and worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 9,299 miles

both front upper stut top bearings slightly rough on rotation

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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BJ54 KZY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ54 KZY, 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 BJ54 KZY registered?

BJ54 KZY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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