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BV54 FGX

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

788,136 mi
Last recorded788,136 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 788,136 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 65,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,496 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,496 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 46,764 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 46,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 39,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 39,114 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 32,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 32,568 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 24,051 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 16,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BV54 FGX is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV54 FGX, 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 BV54 FGX registered?

BV54 FGX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is BV54 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 FGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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