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BX05 LXG

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,804 mi
Last recorded112,804 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 104,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracking, Inside tread area

Rear Exhaust box is badly corroded

Rear Tyre has minor cracking,inside tread area

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box is badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has minor cracking, Inside tread area

Rear Tyre has minor cracking,inside tread area

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,246 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 62,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,204 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,406 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt mechanism slow

Fail 26 Mar 2010 36,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travelling

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,318 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 LXG is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

BX05 LXG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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