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BL54 USU

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,174 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,824 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,544 miles

advise offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2011 58,177 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 USU is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USU, 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 BL54 USU registered?

BL54 USU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is BL54 USU safe to buy?

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