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BX55 KHH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 128,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 124,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 120,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 120,905 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 111,635 miles

condition of both rear axle bushes

corrosion and damage to bodywork

Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,304 miles

both front cv boots perishing BORDERLINE

wear and mishaping to nearside rear tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,008 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf trackrod end has very slight free play

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,420 miles

screen cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,864 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, STEERING RACK DAMP

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHT RUSTING,

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,864 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, STEERING RACK DAMP

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHT RUSTING,

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHT DETERIATION

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT CROSS MEMBER STARTING TO RUST, FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES SLIGHT RUSTING TO FERRULES, REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHT DETERIATION, SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

Pass 24 Sep 2013 58,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES, FRONT ROLL BAR LINKS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES, STEERING RACK DAMP, FRONT ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES WORN

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST RUSTING, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Sep 2009 23,884 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,037 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 KHH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX55 KHH, 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 KHH registered?

BX55 KHH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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