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BJ05 HHF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HHF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage (no cords visible)

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,095 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and offside rear tyres have sidewall damage

slight sideways movement in parking brake lever

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine oil on minimum level mark

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,405 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,021 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to distort

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,021 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and starting to distort

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,829 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,826 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HHF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHF, 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 HHF registered?

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

Is BJ05 HHF safe to buy?

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