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BJ05 HGL

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HGL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 110,280 miles

drivers seat foam insecure

fuel pipes under vehicle damaged but not leaking

oil leak

passenger seat foam insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat foam insecure

fuel pipes under vehicle damaged but not leaking

oil leak

passenger seat foam insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,773 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,773 miles

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

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 60,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,189 miles

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

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 HGL is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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