MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front tie bar bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre tread signs of cracking
Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nearside front tie bar bush deteriorating
offside rear tyre tread signs of cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
high level brake light not working
n/s wiper starting to smear screen
Engine misfire.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorbers worn
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine misfire.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorbers worn
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake pads worn low.
Front tyres cracking on edges.
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake pads worn low.
Front tyres cracking on edges.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passanger rear tyre cut in side wall
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 JZW is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?
BJ05 JZW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BJ05 JZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 JZW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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