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BL54 UUE

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,249 mi
Last recorded73,249 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,249 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers seat runners worn and loose

outer lens missing o s wing flasher

Fail 30 Nov 2012 73,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers seat runners worn and loose

outer lens missing o s wing flasher

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,991 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 582,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 50,399 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,781 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

repair plug evident in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,074 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 35,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 UUE is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

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

Is BL54 UUE safe to buy?

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