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BJ05 NMA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,592 mi
Last recorded96,592 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,592 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 89,438 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 83,410 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,825 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 38,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,574 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 36,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,503 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 30,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,702 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inside edges

slight play in parking brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2011 24,586 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,774 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 21,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 19,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,034 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,022 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 NMA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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