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BJ05 NRF

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,454 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,087 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 63,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,284 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,277 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,576 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,049 miles

battery inscure

both dip beam aims low limit

hand brake lever slight side to side play

off side rear lens slight damadge on reversing light

oil leak / oil low

oil on near side of rack

slight play to both track rod ends

Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery inscure

both dip beam aims low limit

hand brake lever slight side to side play

off side rear lens slight damadge on reversing light

oil leak / oil low

oil on near side of rack

slight play to both track rod ends

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,444 miles

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)

off side rear side light damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,890 miles

offside reverse light lens broke

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,185 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp cracked

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 NRF is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NRF, 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 NRF registered?

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

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