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BX05 KZR

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 KZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 52,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,641 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,521 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,577 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,003 miles

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 KZR is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZR, 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 KZR registered?

BX05 KZR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is BX05 KZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 KZR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX05 KZR have outstanding finance?

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