MOT Status
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88,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall
Oil leak
handbrake has travel on lever
srs light displayed
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake has travel on lever
srs light displayed
Oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside & offside front tyres on 2.5mm centre of tread & feathering on inner edge
offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun
outer sill covers fitted
slight damage to fuel tank
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
front & rear number plates post code & BS number missing
outer sill covers fitted (unable to see outer sills)
slight damage to petrol tank ( near offside tank support bracket)
Nail in offside front tyre
front brake pads 1/2 way worn.
front tyres inner edges close to shocker absorber base.
outer sill covers fitted.
slight damage to petrol tank.
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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BJ05 NLZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?
BJ05 NLZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is BJ05 NLZ safe to buy?
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