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BX55 FLZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,340 mi
Last recorded64,340 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,340 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 64,318 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 54,672 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,689 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 48,687 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,255 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 45,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,481 miles

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

n/s/r/ tyre ageing

Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,480 miles

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre ageing

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,476 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,588 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 20,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

battery loose

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,615 miles

Front Fog Lights Will Not Turn Off.

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

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,615 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both Wiper Blades Split.

Front Fog Lights Will Not Turn Off.

N/S/R Tyre Inner Sidewall Cracked But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

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

O/S/F Fog Light Not Working.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,064 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,131 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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BX55 FLZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FLZ, 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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BX55 FLZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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