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BX55 FMO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,260 mi
Last recorded112,260 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

MIL light is on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,059 miles

N/S front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,866 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,180 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 81,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

MIL light is on

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 70,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 70,689 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,264 miles

r/h & l/h rear wheels buckled

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,134 miles

drivers seat back loose

r/h & l/h rear wheel inner rims buckled

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 41,357 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 FMO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FMO, 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 FMO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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