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BL54 USZ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,498 mi
Last recorded60,498 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 USZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,498 miles

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

Offside Front Window won’t go up

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

Rear wiper arm broken off

Steering rack slight fluid leak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,199 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,199 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,796 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 46,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 42,386 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres are cracking between the tread

Pass 29 Jan 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,972 miles

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,922 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 USZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 USZ, 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 BL54 USZ registered?

BL54 USZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is BL54 USZ safe to buy?

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