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BF05 OSZ

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,257 mi
Last recorded47,257 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 44,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,680 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,463 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 35,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 26,717 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,625 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 21,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,333 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

high level brake light inoperative

mid to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 16,332 miles

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shock absorbers weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

mid to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers require attention soon

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

oil around steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2014 5,887 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and over 5yrs old 205/45/ZR17

both rear tyres slightly perished and over 5yrs old

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 26 Apr 2013 2,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 2,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 2,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 2,138 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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BF05 OSZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 OSZ, 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 BF05 OSZ registered?

BF05 OSZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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