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BJ05 EHX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,344 mi
Last recorded89,344 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,344 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reverse lamps not working

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damp with oil

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack damp with oil

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,695 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,169 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 63,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,881 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 58,881 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 49,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,601 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

wiper wheel boxes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2009 29,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to split

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,398 miles

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes starting to split

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 19,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EHX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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