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BX05 OVJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,801 mi
Last recorded80,801 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OVJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 80,801 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 69,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,197 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,196 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,265 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,141 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres acceptable

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,141 miles

both rear tyres acceptable

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,876 miles

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,876 miles

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

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,365 miles

ADVISE hand brake travel

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 OVJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

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

Is BX05 OVJ safe to buy?

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