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BX05 LWV

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LWV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,303 miles

damage to osf wing . h/light and front bumper

inside edge on nsf tyre worn

Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to osf wing . h/light and front bumper

inside edge on nsf tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 38,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight drag o/s front wheel

Fail 11 Mar 2009 12,336 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,063 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 LWV is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BX05 LWV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BX05 LWV safe to buy?

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