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BL54 UVP

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,105 mi
Last recorded79,105 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 UVP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,105 miles

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 79,093 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,632 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak

engine damp

front pads wearing low

steering rack damp

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,632 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working poss blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre exhaust has slight leak

engine damp

front pads wearing low

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,607 miles

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Alloy wheel damaged

Power steering rack leaking oil/fluid

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Washers poor due to weak pump

Fail 2 Jan 2021 65,594 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Alloy wheel damaged

Power steering rack leaking oil/fluid

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,861 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

water pump leaking water and front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,553 miles

nearside steering arm has very slight movement on inner joint

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 32,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,076 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,803 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 24,800 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,366 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 23,366 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,610 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls

gear lever top loose

Fail 30 Aug 2012 21,610 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls

gear lever top loose

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,289 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,778 miles

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

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

drivers door lock motor noisy locking/unlocking

drivers inner handle trim cover missing

rear brakes noisy(light braking)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,716 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 UVP is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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