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BX05 MHN

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 MHN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,512 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 86,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 83,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,322 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,744 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,822 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,783 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,447 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 57,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 39,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 39,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,308 miles

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 29 Jul 2010 30,753 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 30,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 24,508 miles

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jul 2009 24,508 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,122 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 MHN is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

BX05 MHN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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