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BJ05 LWK

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,112 mi
Last recorded98,112 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,112 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,522 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 84,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,699 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 66,699 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 61,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 60,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 60,757 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,774 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,860 miles

slight leak on pas rack

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,639 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 LWK is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BJ05 LWK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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