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BJ05 NPV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,828 mi
Last recorded43,828 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,828 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 43,660 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,120 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 33,939 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 28,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,584 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,026 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 13,499 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 13,499 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML ON DASH

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,142 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 NPV 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 76.9%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

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