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BJ05 KAO

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,416 mi
Last recorded83,416 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 KAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,416 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked / perished and worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system center and front pipe worn / corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 79,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak on engine

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper rubber split on end.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 May 2014 68,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,579 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)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,385 miles

Front offside tyre split on inner side wall but not to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,231 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,875 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 52,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,575 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 43,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 26,968 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 KAO is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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