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BD54 WTU

2005 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WTU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,378 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 38,328 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition backbox (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,008 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 20,994 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,307 miles

Slight accident damage to Offside rear - bumper broken and slightly loose

Slight dampness around undertray at engine -- appears to be power steering fluid but no leaks detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 19,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damege to o/s/f, rear bumper and n/s/r door

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight damage to tread area of n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 May 2013 19,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damege to o/s/f, rear bumper and n/s/r door

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit on inner edge

oil leak

slight damage to tread area of n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,824 miles

Nearside rear tyre very near legal limit on inner edge ( 205/50 R16 )

Slight accident damage to front bumper - more so at Offside

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Slight damage to Offside front seatbelt webbing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 18,798 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre very near legal limit on inner edge ( 205/50 R16 )

Slight accident damage to front bumper - more so at Offside

Slight buckle in Nearside front wheel rim

Slight damage to Offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,901 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,286 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,791 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 11,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 8,711 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

power steering fliud on min level

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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BD54 WTU is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BD54 WTU, 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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BD54 WTU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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