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BJ05 KBX

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,483 mi
Last recorded64,483 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,483 miles

steering rack has slight leak near side front

Fail 8 Dec 2017 64,481 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack has slight leak near side front

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,960 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 47,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,581 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,810 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,958 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,881 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 15,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,640 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 KBX is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

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

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