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BU54 OSC

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,482 mi
Last recorded113,482 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2020 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Chassis and floors front and rear corroded

Front and rear brakes heavily corroded.

Front and rear suspension and connecting components corroded.

None standard front position lamp bulbs fitted

Off side wiper blade smearing.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,644 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 81,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,803 miles

o/s/r wheel is slightly out of true

slight variation n/s/f brake disc

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,788 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front position lights haveslight blue tinge on start up

rear brake discs worn

very slight brake bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,404 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,504 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 26,498 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,076 miles

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

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 OSC is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU54 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

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

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