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BX05 BVJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

877,726 mi
Last recorded877,726 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 877,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Sep 2014 87,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,053 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

O/S Front tyre worn on inside edge / close to the legal limit 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 77,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,972 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,972 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,224 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,224 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,962 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 44,960 miles

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

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

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 BVJ 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 53.8%.

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 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 BVJ, 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 BVJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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