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BU05 URA

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 136,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 136,120 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 131,840 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body & suspension corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 119,108 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 119,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,811 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,652 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 104,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

n/s/r tye starting to go out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2020 101,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 96,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to backplate (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 88,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,912 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 79,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,093 miles

eml on

Pass 9 Aug 2014 47,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,404 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,101 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. offside front tyre word on inner edge.offside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 12 Jul 2010 7,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 6,014 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,961 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 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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