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BX05 BWO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,571 mi
Last recorded58,571 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 58,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,074 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 54,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 50,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,524 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,363 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,555 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,525 miles

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 26,525 miles

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

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Coolant hose split at front of engine onto top hose connector.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,183 miles

Screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 13,834 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 BWO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 BWO registered?

BX05 BWO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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