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BU54 OSA

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,209 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,044 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,852 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight leak o/s/f steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2013 56,182 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 47,892 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,321 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,087 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 OSA is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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