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BJ05 HHD

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,752 mi
Last recorded72,752 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,752 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,390 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,390 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,690 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 44,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,308 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 23,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres have cuts in the outer sidewall of the tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.

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 HHD is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

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

Is BJ05 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 HHD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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