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BJ05 HFO

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,812 mi
Last recorded93,812 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HFO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,802 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 84,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 12 Oct 2013 73,723 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)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear pads low & disc faces rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2012 65,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wipers split at ends

slight leak from PAS rack

Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight fluid leak from PAS rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,722 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)

both rear axle bushes started to seperate

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

aux. drive belt badly cracked

both rear axle bushes started to seperate

both wiper blades started to split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,153 miles

coolant low

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 HFO is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

BJ05 HFO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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