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BJ05 HKV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,450 mi
Last recorded93,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,450 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY IN PLACES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

VARIOUS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONANTS RUSTED /BUSHES WORN

Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,398 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,199 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,041 miles

slight bind on brakes/rear axle bushes cracked and worn/various suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 92,128 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 92,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGES 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 90,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGES 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,473 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 82,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,752 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 72,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 50,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,275 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 29,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,729 miles

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres havesidewall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,548 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 HKV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

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