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BX55 UYT

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,962 mi
Last recorded83,962 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 UYT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,962 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,812 miles

Drivers seat base cover insecure,

Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Drivers seat base cover insecure,

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,045 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 74,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight cuts in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,729 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 UYT is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX55 UYT registered?

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

Is BX55 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 UYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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