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CR51 BUZ

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 BUZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 72,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,642 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 70,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

reversing lights inop

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,077 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Pass 24 Nov 2018 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 66,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 66,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 65,280 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 65,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,247 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,237 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cut sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,076 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,643 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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CR51 BUZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CR51 BUZ, 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 CR51 BUZ registered?

CR51 BUZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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