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BU05 UPZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,839 mi
Last recorded94,839 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 UPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,290 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 84,910 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,856 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,803 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 34,844 miles

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

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

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

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 UPZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UPZ, 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 BU05 UPZ registered?

BU05 UPZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is BU05 UPZ safe to buy?

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