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BX55 KHP

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 116,756 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 116,756 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 109,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,133 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 102,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 88,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 74,499 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

Pass 18 May 2012 63,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 63,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 44,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,590 miles

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

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 KHP 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 71.4%.

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 KHP, 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 KHP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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