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BU54 OTE

2005 MG Zr

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,855 mi
Last recorded140,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 OTE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 140,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,852 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehical lowerd

Fail 15 Apr 2015 129,899 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehical lowerd

Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front outer cv boots perished

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

os rear tyre worn low and wearing unevenly on inner edge

windscreen chipped in central and ns swept areas

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,249 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front outer cv boots perished

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

os rear tyre worn low and wearing unevenly on inner edge

windscreen chipped in central and ns swept areas

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots perished

both front tyres wearing low

os rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion and slight blow from rear silencer

corrosion to exhaust centre section

os and ns outer cv boots perished

os rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion and slight blow from rear silencer

corrosion to exhaust centre section

os and ns outer cv boots perished

os rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,415 miles

cv boots cracking/ under cover loose

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,951 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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 OTE is a 2005 MG Zr in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

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

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