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BX05 LRE

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 106,635 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,580 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 90,601 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,248 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 82,845 miles

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 77,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,190 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 47,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,547 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 LRE is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

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

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