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BJ05 LWZ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,061 mi
Last recorded59,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,061 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,058 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,670 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,773 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS HIGH

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SLIGHTLY

HEATSHIELD LOOSE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD

OSR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE..SEE TYRE REPORT..!!

POWER STEERING BELT AGE CRACKING

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,988 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,988 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,573 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 LWZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is BJ05 LWZ safe to buy?

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