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BX55 FME

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,291 mi
Last recorded83,291 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 83,291 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 26,467 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 26,467 miles

Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 15,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,494 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 FME is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX55 FME, 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 FME registered?

BX55 FME is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BX55 FME safe to buy?

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