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BJ05 KCN

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,571 mi
Last recorded59,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,571 miles

EML illuminated

Front headlamp lenses hazed but light output not affected

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside, also cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

EML illuminated

Front headlamp lenses hazed but light output not affected

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 50,731 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres badly perished and low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,076 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 22,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 17,340 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,629 miles

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

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

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 KCN is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 KCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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