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BX05 MGE

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,852 mi
Last recorded79,852 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 MGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,852 miles

2 front head light faded

axle bushes cracks

car has corrosion to floor /chassis

covers under trays

front & rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

fuel tank has corrosion

hand brake has travel

o/s/f screen chip

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/r& n/s/r wheel arch have corrosion

sill cover o/s& n/s

Fail 3 Dec 2025 79,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks see ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front head light faded

axle bushes cracks

car has corrosion to floor /chassis

covers under trays

exhaust blowing

front & rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

fuel tank has corrosion

hand brake has travel

o/s/f screen chip

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe have corrosion

o/s/r& n/s/r wheel arch have corrosion

sill cover o/s& n/s

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,840 miles

2 front brake pipes grease

2 front wiper just in limit

2 head lights faded pattern

brake fluid show red co lour

engine bay has corrosion /rear cross bar has corrosion /small hole

front /rear brake hose ferules have corrosion

front sub frame has corrosion

n/.s/f tyre has cracks on tyre

os/f/ screen has chip

rear brake pipes have been grease /under seal

sill covers fitted

under car has been under seal heavy

Fail 13 Dec 2024 77,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid show red co lour

2 front brake pipes grease

2 front wiper just in limit

2 head lights faded pattern

engine bay has corrosion /rear cross bar has corrosion /small hole

front /rear brake hose ferules have corrosion

front sub frame has corrosion

n/.s/f tyre has cracks on tyre

os/f/ screen has chip

rear brake pipes have been grease /under seal

sill covers fitted

under car has been under seal heavy

Pass 18 Dec 2023 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

n/s/o/s rear inner sills corroded

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heave corrosion

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,121 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

n/s/o/s rear inner sills corroded

n/s/o/s rear inner sills heave corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner/ outer tread of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/o/s rear suspension mountings corroded next to inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,174 miles

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 72,301 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,290 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,280 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside plastic sill cover loose

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside plastic sill cover loose

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 63,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,642 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal ....misting of oil on steering rack.... (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 59,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal ....misting of oil on steering rack.... (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,264 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 tyres low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,980 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,980 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,311 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 50,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E M L warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inflated offside rear tyre in order to carry out roller brake test. was almost flat

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,215 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 31,614 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 27,623 miles

Offside Rear 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 MGE is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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