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BT54 CNJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 CNJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,322 miles

Handbrake travel becoming long / Rear wiper starting to split / Slight chip to zone b of windscreen / Front pads worn to approx 70% / Lower engine mount starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,981 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)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 66,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,407 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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BT54 CNJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 CNJ, 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 BT54 CNJ registered?

BT54 CNJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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