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BJ05 HGC

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,507 mi
Last recorded45,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 45,507 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 45,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,098 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from int mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside rear tyre showing detioration

Fail 6 Jun 2014 20,447 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear tyre sidewall showing detioration

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,936 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on treads

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,660 miles

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

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

Offside 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 HGC is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 HGC registered?

BJ05 HGC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BJ05 HGC safe to buy?

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