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BW54 CPY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,399 mi
Last recorded71,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 CPY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,399 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 71,398 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cuts in inner sidewall of offside front tyre

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,488 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,281 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 46,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,683 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,471 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 36,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,724 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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BW54 CPY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BW54 CPY, 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 BW54 CPY registered?

BW54 CPY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BW54 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 CPY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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