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BJ05 NPF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,142 mi
Last recorded70,142 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,652 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine man light on

offside rear + nearside front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,439 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 49,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,507 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,409 miles

noise on engine

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,395 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no oil on dipstick

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

noise on engine

Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,407 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 NPF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 NPF registered?

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

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