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BJ05 HHO

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HHO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 72,620 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracking inbetween treads

exhaust front flexi pipe badly deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,590 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box missing (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking inbetween treads

exhaust front flexi pipe badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,209 miles

engine light on

Fail 9 Dec 2013 57,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 23 May 2013 54,461 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,036 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 47,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,018 miles

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

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

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 HHO is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HHO, 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 HHO registered?

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

Is BJ05 HHO safe to buy?

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