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BF05 RXC

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,999 mi
Last recorded87,999 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RXC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,999 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,251 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,712 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,024 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks in tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,004 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 34,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 33,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded at joint

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded at joint

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,301 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 20,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,953 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 RXC is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue 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 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

BF05 RXC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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