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BX05 KFR

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,679 mi
Last recorded57,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KFR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,679 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,557 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,359 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,974 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 43,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,319 miles

front wipers slightly worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,978 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,618 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 20,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,893 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 10,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,887 miles

Nearside 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 KFR is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BX05 KFR, 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 KFR registered?

BX05 KFR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 KFR safe to buy?

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