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BP54 ZYO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,030 mi
Last recorded86,030 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ZYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 86,030 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

prepared for motorsport use

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 80,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,202 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 76,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 65,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 58,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,625 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,374 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,372 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,983 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,032 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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BP54 ZYO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BP54 ZYO, 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 BP54 ZYO registered?

BP54 ZYO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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