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BU54 OLA

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OLA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 106,727 miles

aux' belt cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 97,354 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,148 miles

slight drag nsr brake

Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,895 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,925 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,588 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,751 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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BU54 OLA is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU54 OLA, 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 BU54 OLA registered?

BU54 OLA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BU54 OLA safe to buy?

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