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BF05 OUA

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,334 mi
Last recorded27,334 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 27,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres starting to split in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2010 18,518 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyrespliting in tread

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,491 miles

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

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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BF05 OUA is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF05 OUA, 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 BF05 OUA registered?

BF05 OUA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BF05 OUA safe to buy?

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