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BJ05 KCG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 74,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre perrishing .o/s front tyre lump missing from sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,125 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 35,125 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,384 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 KCG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 KCG registered?

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

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