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BX55 XPY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,224 mi
Last recorded86,224 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,598 miles

exhaust has slight blow

inner rack ends has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,010 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 25,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 21,787 miles

All four tyres have cracks formed in bottom of tread patern.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,107 miles

Report play in N/S/F trackrod end

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 XPY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

BX55 XPY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is BX55 XPY safe to buy?

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