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BJ05 HKX

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,160 mi
Last recorded74,160 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HKX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 74,160 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering rack leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 68,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,187 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,298 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,531 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,394 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,024 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,801 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 HKX is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HKX, 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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BJ05 HKX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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