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BJ05 NPP

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 84,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion underside.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 81,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

damp around steering rack

n/s rear tyre over 10 years old

n/s rear tyre perishing and on 1.8m

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight handbrake travel

Fail 5 Jul 2024 77,235 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe to flex pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

center exhaust mounting missing

chip to windscreen

damp around steering rack

n/s rear tyre over 10 years old

n/s rear tyre perishing and on 1.8m

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,494 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,224 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 60,923 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both sides steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seals (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 60,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both sides steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seals (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system overactive on rear brake test

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 51,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Anti-lock braking system overactive on rear brake test

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,877 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,206 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,926 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,055 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 NPP is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NPP, 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 NPP registered?

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

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