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BJ05 LWN

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LWN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,829 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,046 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,046 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,556 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,882 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,780 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,531 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,595 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,999 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,532 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside front indicator lens

condensation in offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,532 miles

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

condensation in nearside front indicator lens

condensation in offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

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 LWN is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

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

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