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BJ05 NPX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,819 mi
Last recorded106,819 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,407 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,990 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,659 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 NPX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue 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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

BJ05 NPX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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