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BP54 ZZH

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,049 mi
Last recorded76,049 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ZZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,049 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 76,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 62,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,879 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

front number plate broken & temporary fix

Fail 1 Apr 2010 52,879 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

front number plate broken & temporary fix

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,354 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front wiper blade defecting

Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

205/50/16 87v

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,784 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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 ZZH is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP54 ZZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP54 ZZH registered?

BP54 ZZH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is BP54 ZZH safe to buy?

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