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BD54 WUA

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,913 mi
Last recorded53,913 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,913 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 53,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,160 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 42,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,373 miles

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

handbrake slight side play

handbrake slight travel

n/s/f headlamp slight movement

slight play steering n/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,370 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 24,647 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 24,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,337 miles

Nearside Front 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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BD54 WUA 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 BD54 WUA, 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 BD54 WUA registered?

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

Is BD54 WUA safe to buy?

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