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BJ05 LXH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 93,146 miles

O/S/Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 31 May 2017 89,135 miles

Slight fluid leak at steering rack.

Fail 31 May 2017 89,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight fluid leak at steering rack.

Pass 21 May 2016 84,710 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal N/S of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2016 84,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal N/S of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 80,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2015 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,916 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,343 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 66,973 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 66,973 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,802 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,802 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,544 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S/Front tyre wearing on edges and has a small slice on inner sidewall

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 34,608 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,608 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 LXH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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