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BJ05 NMV

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,412 mi
Last recorded51,412 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 51,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,124 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,132 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,295 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 25,062 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,921 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and has nail in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2011 20,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and has nail in tread

Fail 7 Apr 2010 18,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn lower on outer edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering belt cracked

Steering rack has slight oil misting

Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn lower on outer edge

Power steering belt cracked

Steering rack has slight oil misting

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 14,533 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,585 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 NMV is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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