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BL54 UTT

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,644 mi
Last recorded81,644 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UTT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 81,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 72,692 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,171 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 56,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 56,614 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,146 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,320 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,860 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 33,860 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 23,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 13,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 13,387 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UTT is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

BL54 UTT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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