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BU54 OTA

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,419 mi
Last recorded79,419 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OTA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 68,014 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,032 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 58,028 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 49,216 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,212 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,212 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2009 32,054 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 21,383 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,383 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 OTA is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

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

Is BU54 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 OTA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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