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BU54 OSX

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OSX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,183 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fuel tank corroding but not leaking

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,038 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,310 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Offside Small split in wiper

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres perished.

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

Offside Small split in wiper

Pass 20 Jan 2018 57,175 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 57,162 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,909 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,903 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,968 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,527 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,752 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,349 miles

front brakes slightly uneven,o/s lower

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,874 miles

N/S/R brake efficiencies slightly low.

Slack in throttle cable.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,074 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,615 miles

handbrake lever travel close to limit

Fail 28 Jan 2008 15,615 miles

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

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 OSX is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

Is BU54 OSX safe to buy?

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