MG ZR BX05XBY has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 MG ZR has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 95,272 miles 3 weeks ago on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 11:45.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

BX05XBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 202795,272 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 202425TH JUNE 202595,103 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 202321ST JUNE 202493,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND JUNE 202393,145 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH MARCH 202393,136 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202225TH MARCH 202386,856 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Bind On Brake Not Effecting Performance
PASSED22ND MARCH 202125TH MARCH 202278,982 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust Section (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Leak N/s Power Steering Rack Area
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Fog Light Switch Faulty Intermittent
PASSED20TH MARCH 202025TH MARCH 202173,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Head Lamp Aim Dull
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly
PASSED21ST MARCH 201925TH MARCH 202065,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MARCH 201825TH MARCH 201959,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak
FAILED9TH MARCH 201859,447 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak
PASSED10TH MARCH 201725TH MARCH 201855,424 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201625TH MARCH 201750,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Cracking Visible (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Cracking Visible (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED18TH MARCH 201650,079 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Cracking Visible (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Cracking Visible (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201525TH MARCH 201644,633 MI
PASSED14TH MARCH 201425TH MARCH 201540,344 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 201440,344 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED15TH MARCH 201325TH MARCH 201435,202 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201225TH MARCH 201330,762 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Red Illuminated Washer Jets Fitted.
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201125TH MARCH 201225,596 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 201025TH MARCH 201120,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED13TH MARCH 200925TH MARCH 201016,039 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 200825TH MARCH 200910,488 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BX05XBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

BX05XBY MOT Comments

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BX05XBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 95,272 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,537 miles

BX05XBY FAQs

This Mg Zr with registration BX05XBY was manufactured on Friday 25th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 95,272 miles, so this Mg has travelled an average of 4,537 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mg Zr beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BX05XBY has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mg Zr has had 24 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mg Zr is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does BX05XBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BX05XBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BX05XBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 BX05XBY does have Tax. Read more

When does BX05XBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for BX05XBY will expire in 11 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BX05XBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for BX05XBY will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did BX05XBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BX05XBY was on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 11:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BX05XBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BX05XBY we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BX05XBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BX05XBY we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BX05XBY?

BX05XBY is registered as a 2005 Mg Zr. Read more

How many miles has BX05XBY done?

The odometer reading for BX05XBY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 95,272 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,537 miles per year. Read more

How old is BX05XBY?

The vehicle BX05XBY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 25th March 2005. Read more

What colour is BX05XBY?

The official colour of BX05XBY is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BX05XBY have?

BX05XBY has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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