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BJ05 NMX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,113 mi
Last recorded80,113 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,113 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 72,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 72,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 62,416 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroded

handbrake side to side movement

o/s/f brake slight bind & discs slight discoloured

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s o/s top strut mount slight movement ???

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ????

slight side movement handbrake ????

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,223 miles

Handbrake has slight movement side to side

Nearside front steering rack arm has little play

Offside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres are perished and cracked and are close to legal limits

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,638 miles

All tyres close to legal limits

Coil springs complete

Handbrake slight travel

O/s/f steering rack arm little play

Sill covers fittted

Fail 28 Jan 2010 31,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,817 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 NMX 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 69.2%.

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 NMX, 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 NMX registered?

BJ05 NMX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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