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BF05 WUE

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,239 mi
Last recorded88,239 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 88,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 76,870 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 64,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 63,434 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking from gearbox area

Fail 10 May 2019 63,434 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking from gearbox area

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Steering rack slightly damp

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,012 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,694 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,011 miles

slight leak on steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 49,011 miles

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

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2013 44,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 39,310 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls r cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2011 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside/offside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 37,416 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside/offside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,152 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,141 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,238 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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BF05 WUE is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

BF05 WUE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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