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BJ05 NSF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,727 mi
Last recorded145,727 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NSF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 145,727 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 73,637 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,909 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,618 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 49,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,553 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 NSF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

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

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