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BJ05 NPZ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,169 mi
Last recorded113,169 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,169 miles

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

Front slight uneven brake aplication

Front wipers run continously after operation until ignition is switched off

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear stepped slight misshape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel high

power steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front slight uneven brake aplication

Front wipers run continously after operation until ignition is switched off

Nearside Outer sill surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear stepped slight misshape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel high

power steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER TREAD STEPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 107,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER TREAD STEPPED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS CORRODED

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE MOUNT BRACKET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped tread

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,730 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak from front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped tread

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

rear exhaust section weak poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,975 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,975 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,486 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREADS STEPPED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,254 miles

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

Rear sills to arches corroded n/s/r and o/s/rear

Fail 10 Aug 2018 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear sills to arches corroded n/s/r and o/s/rear

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,487 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes poor condition

front exhaust flexi poor condition

near side steering rack damp

slight corrosion to both outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front fog light cover missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

front and rear arches minor corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,436 miles

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

front and rear arches minor corrosion

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front fog light cover missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle bush mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,172 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes slight deteriatiom

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,081 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,693 miles

NSR & OSR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

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

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

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTY WORN.

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST ON FIRST START UP OF ENGINE CHECKED OIL LEVEL REQUIRES APPROX HALF LITRE OF OIL.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR & OSR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

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

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

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHTY WORN.

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST ON FIRST START UP OF ENGINE CHECKED OIL LEVEL REQUIRES APPROX HALF LITRE OF OIL.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,829 miles

n/s/front tyre low on tread

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge dual depth

Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,829 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake pads low

n/s/front tyre low on tread

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge dual depth

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 NPZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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