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BX05 OYF

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 OYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 98,430 miles

Nearside Front steering rack weeping

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

Fail 4 May 2016 98,430 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front steering rack weeping

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,257 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,842 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge of tread area

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

Slight fluid leak from N/S/F steering rack gaiter

Deep cuts to inner & outer N/S/F tyre walls

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,842 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge of tread area

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight fluid leak from N/S/F steering rack gaiter

Deep cuts to inner & outer N/S/F tyre walls

Pass 2 May 2012 55,627 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 44,453 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 44,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,280 miles

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,237 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 23,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 23,306 miles

Offside Front 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 OYF is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

BX05 OYF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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