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BW54 ABX

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ABX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,844 miles

engine misfires

Fail 1 Aug 2015 130,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine misfires

Pass 25 Jul 2014 124,537 miles

4x tyres perrished and cracked.

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

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

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

Oil leak

incorrect entry on nearside outer cv gaiter on original VT30.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 124,537 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

4x tyres perrished and cracked.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres heavily perished and out of shape

major oil leak on engine

power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jun 2012 109,988 miles

Airbag light on

Both front tyres castelated on inner edges and tread starting to crack

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 109,983 miles

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

Airbag light on

Both front tyres castelated on inner edges and tread starting to crack

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,725 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 80,514 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,842 miles

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

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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BW54 ABX is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BW54 ABX, 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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BW54 ABX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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