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BJ05 NNW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 72,777 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 68,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 61,616 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 61,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 61,588 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front strenghtning bar corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty Not operating every time (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV Boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Non-Standard air filter fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV Boot (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2021 58,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 May 2021 58,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose locking nut and opposite wheel nut not secure to wheel / looks cross threaded (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve deteriorating (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,682 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,701 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,076 miles

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

Offside Rear tuyre cracking

front tyres cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 49,069 miles

Emissions not tested emissions off scale (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked along inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,867 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked along inner shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,973 miles

off side rear tyre wall perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,973 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,789 miles

slight leak on n/s of steering rack ,power steering fluid level low, engine light on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,787 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight leak on n/s of steering rack ,power steering fluid level low, engine light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 17,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 11,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 7,898 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 NNW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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