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BJ05 HGY

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,165 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 143,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018
Fail 2 Feb 2018 137,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 66,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,176 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 56,502 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,463 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,252 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 HGY is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

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

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