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BL54 UPZ

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,175 mi
Last recorded54,175 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 54,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyre dot codes 4711 / 4911 (205/45r17

Fail 7 Feb 2020 54,175 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt not extending (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills near axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyre dot codes 4711 / 4911 (205/45r17

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Feb 2018 44,083 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 44,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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 11 Jan 2017 43,484 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 42,304 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 42,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,445 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,444 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,086 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,562 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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BL54 UPZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL54 UPZ, 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 UPZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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