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BJ05 JZW

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,938 mi
Last recorded124,938 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 124,938 miles

nearside front tie bar bush deteriorating

offside rear tyre tread signs of cracking

Fail 23 Nov 2015 124,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 119,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,580 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,648 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,630 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 105,245 miles

Engine misfire.

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

Oil leak

Shock absorbers worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 105,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,380 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 85,379 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,609 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Front tyres cracking on edges.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,271 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,464 miles

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.

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 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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BJ05 JZW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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