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BU05 VRL

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 VRL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,382 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,942 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,528 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2021 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake been hot (calliper req) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,008 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 60,008 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Changed wheels over o/s to n/s (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,436 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 41,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 41,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,063 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,063 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,528 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 30,918 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,860 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,050 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 VRL is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VRL, 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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What year was BU05 VRL registered?

BU05 VRL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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