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BJ05 EFV

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EFV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 72,998 miles

Front brakes imbalanced (27%) recommend repair

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,612 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration.

Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s frontmost (2.4.G.2)

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration.

engine management lamp on during test

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,931 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,931 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,973 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,356 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored//

Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and scored//

Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,411 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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BJ05 EFV is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BJ05 EFV, 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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BJ05 EFV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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