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BX05 OSW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OSW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 118,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 118,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 106,831 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 106,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 98,713 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,829 miles

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

o/side main beam image suggesting bulb incorrectly fitted.

slight free play in n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint's

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,829 miles

o/side main beam image suggesting bulb incorrectly fitted.

slight free play in n/side & o/side track rod end ball joint's

Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,790 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

free play in the n/side front hub & or bearing.

o/side front brake pads very low.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,790 miles

free play in the n/side front hub & or bearing.

o/side front brake pads very low.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 61,365 miles

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

o/side wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,365 miles

o/side wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,323 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 33,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,606 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

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 OSW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 OSW registered?

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

Is BX05 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 OSW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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