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BJ05 EES

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,014 mi
Last recorded138,014 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EES
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,014 miles

Front both tyres splits inner side walls

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 138,014 miles

Front both tyres splits inner side walls

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Oct 2017 137,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking engine leak off pipes (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,560 miles

O/S/F Tyre split on inner side wall.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

exhaust system deteriorated at rear section area.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 77,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres worn.

Front wipers in poor condition.

Pass 29 May 2009 64,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 47,850 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,767 miles

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

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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BJ05 EES is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 EES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 EES registered?

BJ05 EES is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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