MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear sills to arches corroded n/s/r and o/s/rear
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
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
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
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.
n/s/front tyre low on tread
o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge dual depth
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
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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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