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BJ05 EJY

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,434 mi
Last recorded57,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 EJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,434 miles

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

body & bumber damage to n/s/front.

body damage to n/s/r wing.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

body & bumber damage to n/s/front.

body damage to n/s/r wing.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 40,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,180 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,603 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 EJY is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

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

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