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BJ05 EGE

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills etc

Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills etc

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 110,798 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,798 miles

Exhaust has slight leak

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,537 miles

slight crack in off side rear light cluster . has no whith light showing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight crack in off side rear light cluster . has no whith light showing

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,792 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 84,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,915 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 EGE is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 BJ05 EGE, 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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What year was BJ05 EGE registered?

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

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