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BX05 PBO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 PBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,149 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper to flexi brake hose fitting different to offside. brake hose routing incorrect using protection sleve.

Rear both nearside and offside tyres very badly cracked in tread (no cords showing)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand operated clutch control fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper to flexi brake hose fitting different to offside. brake hose routing incorrect using protection sleve.

Rear both nearside and offside tyres very badly cracked in tread (no cords showing)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand operated clutch control fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,417 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,350 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,946 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres,have cracks in the sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,440 miles

park brake excess travel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,617 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,091 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,091 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,581 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 PBO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO registered?

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

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