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BV05 ZHM

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,260 mi
Last recorded92,260 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZHM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting and inner tread to shoulder wearing , recommend renewal 205/45zr17 88w

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

slight sideways movement to handbrake lever

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,015 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,132 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 24,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,393 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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BV05 ZHM is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 ZHM, 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 BV05 ZHM registered?

BV05 ZHM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZHM safe to buy?

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