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BX05 KVR

2005 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,274 mi
Last recorded141,274 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 141,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 141,272 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,027 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust banging on rear axle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges scrubbed out (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 126,966 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205 40 17 zr w

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust banging on rear axle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edges scrubbed out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 117,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure X 2 front bush and both bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Two bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear exhaust hitting axle beam

offside front and rear road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,401 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv ring (3.4.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 99,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cv ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 70,149 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 70,149 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,703 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,907 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,883 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 KVR is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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