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BJ05 EHM

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,266 mi
Last recorded61,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,266 miles

both front tyres wearing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 61,266 miles

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

both front tyres wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,947 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,744 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyres slight tread cracks

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,631 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,687 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged

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 EHM is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

BJ05 EHM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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