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BU54 OSB

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,626 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 88,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 88,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 79,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Truck roa end ball joint has play

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S headlamp insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2013 79,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Truck roa end ball joint has play

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S headlamp insecure

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,573 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 OSB is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 OSB registered?

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

Is BU54 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OSB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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