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BX55 FLF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,289 mi
Last recorded62,289 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FLF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,289 miles

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

advise centre brake light inop

Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

advise centre brake light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,662 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,468 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,468 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 19,813 miles

play in nsf steering tie rod

Fail 23 Aug 2008 19,813 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

play in nsf steering tie rod

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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BX55 FLF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX55 FLF, 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 BX55 FLF registered?

BX55 FLF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BX55 FLF safe to buy?

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