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BJ05 EFW

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,312 mi
Last recorded84,312 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EFW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,312 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

sill trims fitted restricting view

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside steering tie rod has very slight play

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside steering tie rod has very slight play

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,936 miles

Both head light lens faded

Corrosion to exhaust

OSR tyre 4mm and perishing in tread area

Slight corrosion to fuel tank

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Slight oil leak on bellows on steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,936 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both head light lens faded

Corrosion to exhaust

Exhaust noisy and leak centre exhaust

OSR tyre 4mm and perishing in tread area

Slight corrosion to fuel tank

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Slight oil leak on bellows on steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,297 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 60,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

All tyre valves perished/cracked.

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

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 53,613 miles

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

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

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

tail gate does not open

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,613 miles

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

tail gate does not open

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,519 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,746 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,539 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,498 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered edges

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,618 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 EFW is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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