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BX54 KKT

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,857 mi
Last recorded104,857 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 KKT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 104,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,151 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 96,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,394 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 86,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,796 miles

N/s/f tyre perished in places

O/s/f tyre perished in places / badly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,495 miles

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

both rear coil springs become loose when suspension is jacked up

Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on top of cat (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery flat

both rear coil springs become loose when suspension is jacked up

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,171 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 76,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both n/s tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,350 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 64,368 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,411 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,305 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 25,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,158 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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BX54 KKT is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX54 KKT, 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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BX54 KKT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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