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BJ05 EHN

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2014 75,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,286 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,702 miles

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

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

n/s rear alloy wheel big chip in alloy

no rear seats fitted

o/s front tyre mark in side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,862 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres inner edges slight stepping

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,288 miles

n/s/f slight pay in track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,476 miles

exhaust tailbox heavily corroded and slight leak

handbrake lever travel

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,471 miles

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

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 EHN is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

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

Is BJ05 EHN safe to buy?

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