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BX05 PBZ

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre worn low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,880 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight brake bind to nearside rear brake.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,402 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

cuts in offside front tyre outer and inner sidewalls, not showing chords

nearside front fog light cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jan 2015 74,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

cuts in offside front tyre outer and inner sidewalls, not showing chords

nearside front fog light cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,092 miles

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

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 70,092 miles

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

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

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,112 miles

Advance corrosion to rear exhaust section

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

Plastic body sill covers

Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,681 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,166 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 PBZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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