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BX05 PAO

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,238 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 79,197 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,829 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 75,829 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,942 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,081 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,770 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,467 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 23,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,055 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 PAO is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

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

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