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BX55 OZJ

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 OZJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 116,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,782 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,123 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,854 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,099 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,439 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 71,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,268 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,076 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,614 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 OZJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

BX55 OZJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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