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BX05 LHO

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2023 88,699 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,262 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,776 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 72,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray insecure.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 63,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray insecure.

Fail 30 May 2011 52,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 52,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 42,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,735 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres are cracking all over

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 23,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 LHO is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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