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BL54 UMV

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,206 mi
Last recorded89,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UMV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,206 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 89,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside front cv boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre punctured

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Fail 3 Dec 2013 71,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside front cv boot deteriorating

offside rear tyre punctured

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,766 miles

centre seat belt not working

Fail 22 Nov 2012 67,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre seat belt not working

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,896 miles

Battery insecure

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre side wall damage 205 45r17

tailgate difficult to mopen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,666 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 52,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 20,309 miles

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

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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BL54 UMV is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL54 UMV, 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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BL54 UMV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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