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BX55 XYZ

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,990 mi
Last recorded34,990 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 XYZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 34,990 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 33,751 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers corrodded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 29,607 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PITTING ON OSF BRAKE DISCS

Fail 12 Nov 2014 23,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PITTING ON OSF BRAKE DISCS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,039 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 22,039 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,245 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split at end.

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 15,648 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 12,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,526 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 XYZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

BX55 XYZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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