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BJ05 LXL

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to check seat belt.

o/s/f & n/s/f door windows tinted.

windscreen damaged.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,369 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,370 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,369 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

(1) battery insecure.(2) rear exhaust very close to rear axle beam

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,907 miles

front bumper damaged

main beam pattern both lights

n/s and o/s/f anti roll links bushs splitting

n/s/r tyre worn unevan on tread

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

main beam pattern both lights

n/s and o/s/f anti roll links bushs splitting

n/s/r tyre worn unevan on tread

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,781 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 29,447 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2008 29,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 LXL is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

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

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