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BV54 FJY

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 FJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 117,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 108,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 95,936 miles

o/s side repeater lense missing

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,661 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,594 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,623 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 FJY is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV54 FJY, 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 FJY registered?

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

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