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BC05 HHM

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HHM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,541 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,444 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,209 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2012 49,731 miles

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

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

Strongly advise: both front tyres splitting round inner side wall

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust rear section corroded in places

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

slight movement in nearside front headlamp unit at lower fixing

Fail 8 Jan 2012 49,731 miles

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

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

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

Strongly advise: both front tyres splitting round inner side wall

both front tyres wearing edges

exhaust rear section corroded in places

rear wiper blade rubber worn away

slight movement in nearside front headlamp unit at lower fixing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,021 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2010 33,690 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 33,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,784 miles

Off side rear shock absorber bush bonding slightly deteriorated**.Engine oil level low**.

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM (ADVISE REPLACING)**.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 27,784 miles

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

Off side rear shock absorber bush bonding slightly deteriorated**.Engine oil level low**.

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO MINIMUM LEGAL TREAD DEPTH OF 1.6MM (ADVISE REPLACING)**.

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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BC05 HHM is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC05 HHM, 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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BC05 HHM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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