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BU05 ACY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ACY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,655 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 58,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake disks are in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,914 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,532 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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BU05 ACY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU05 ACY, 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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BU05 ACY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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