MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sills, under body corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sills, under body corroded
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body & suspension corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
both front brake discs lipped
both top strut mount bearings slight wear
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
both front brake discs lipped
both top strut mount bearings slight wear
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tye starting to go out of shape
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 2.1 % (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
n/s/r tye starting to go out of shape
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to backplate (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to backplate (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted
Oil leak ()
n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit
o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges and close to legal limit
o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge and close to legal limit
sill covers fitted
Oil leak ()
eml on
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
eml on
tyres wearing low
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. offside front tyre word on inner edge.offside front tyre inner sidewall cut
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 URA is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 URA, 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 URA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 August 2005.
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