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BL54 MRY

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MRY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,719 miles

Front windscreen wiper marks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking on underbody

Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front windscreen wiper marks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking on underbody

Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,126 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 105,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 May 2017 95,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 95,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,193 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,068 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,172 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,150 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,755 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,755 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,934 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 16,934 miles

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

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)

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

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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BL54 MRY is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL54 MRY, 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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BL54 MRY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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