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BX05 LXH

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LXH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 49,890 miles

front subframe badly corroded

rear axle corroded

under side corroded

both front wings corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both front wings corroded

front subframe badly corroded

rear axle corroded

under side corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2025 49,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front wings corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 48,977 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear shocker top mounting corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front wings corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear top shocker mounting corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 48,415 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear top shocker mounting corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion to all brake discs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,944 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 47,932 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,161 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front subframe badly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

front subframe badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 46,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 46,399 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 21 Mar 2020 45,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 44,441 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,757 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,528 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,522 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,447 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightley perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,919 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 12,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,510 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 LXH is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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