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BX55 UZH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,014 mi
Last recorded84,014 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2019 84,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,550 miles

EML ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 69,550 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S N/S (8.2.2)

EML ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 61,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,897 miles

both front seat cushions loose

o/s headlamp lens fogged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seat cushions loose

o/s headlamp lens fogged

Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,751 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,162 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,671 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 22,284 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,924 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 UZH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

BX55 UZH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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