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BJ05 EFY

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,899 mi
Last recorded47,899 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,899 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2016 46,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,057 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,868 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,534 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 32,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,578 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Adv anced wear on front brake discs

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

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 21 Sep 2010 21,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,631 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,631 miles

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

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

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 EFY is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

BJ05 EFY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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