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BX05 BKE

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,808 mi
Last recorded76,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BKE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,808 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense surface deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lense surface deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2015 64,689 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2014 56,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 49,168 miles

Coolant leak

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

abit of play in offside rack

front wiper blades smearing and split at ends both sides

handbrake travel high 11 to 13 clicks

Fail 14 May 2013 49,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

abit of play in offside rack

front wiper blades smearing and split at ends both sides

handbrake travel high 11 to 13 clicks

Pass 23 May 2012 46,469 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi cover slightly split

front wipers noisy, slightly split at ends

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f tyre inner wall starting to split

n/s/f tyre worn low, worn lower inner edge

n/s/r side light, red lense in lamp melted

o/s/f tyre worn low, bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre, several splits inner wall

p.a.s belt cracked

play/slack bottom of hand brake travel

rear tyres worn low, cracked, stepped and nail in n/s/r

rear washer inop

Pass 12 May 2011 40,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 40,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 34,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp around steering rack

n/s/f wiper blade split

power steering belt starting to crack

rear indicators going pale

rear washer inop

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 19,384 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BX05 BKE is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX05 BKE, 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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BX05 BKE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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