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BX05 BPF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BPF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

accident damage to front.

all panels in poor condition.

Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,500 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1lt of oil added to engine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

accident damage to front.

all panels in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,547 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,586 miles

damage to drivers door

damage to rear bumper

Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,465 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to drivers door

damage to rear bumper

offside rear tyre has screw in

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2012 37,113 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,088 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 13,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,652 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 7,252 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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BX05 BPF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX05 BPF, 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 BX05 BPF registered?

BX05 BPF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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