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BJ05 LXP

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 97,109 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,584 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,666 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,687 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,748 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,748 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,774 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,508 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,167 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 LXP is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 LXP registered?

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

Is BJ05 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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