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BJ05 HFY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 101,745 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 101,745 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,845 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,783 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,815 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,820 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 60,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,120 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,249 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 53,894 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREA.

Pass 24 May 2010 48,729 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 42,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,958 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 HFY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

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

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