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BJ05 NLZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,800 mi
Last recorded88,800 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 88,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,943 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,340 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,617 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 70,773 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,449 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,985 miles

Oil leak

handbrake has travel on lever

srs light displayed

Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,012 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 48,012 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,550 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,597 miles

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?

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

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