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BV54 FJN

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,489 mi
Last recorded96,489 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FJN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 96,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank rusty

modified rear silencer

reversing lights not working

Fail 16 May 2022 96,489 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective advise specialist cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank rusty

modified rear silencer

reversing lights not working

Pass 24 May 2021 88,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2021 88,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 79,921 miles

Nearside Rear Outer nsr door handle loose

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake high

small gear box oil leak small engine oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2020 79,893 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer nsr door handle loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre near edge ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes worn/split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake high

small gear box oil leak small engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,820 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2019 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,926 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,713 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly when the wheel is rotated by hand

Nearside Front tyre side wall is damaged due to running the tyre flat

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid weeping from both nearside and off side of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/front tyre has side wall damage

o/s/front windscreen wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/front tyre has side wall damage

o/s/front windscreen wiper split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,141 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,603 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,985 miles

advise rear silencer deteriorated baffles broken

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,262 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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BV54 FJN is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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