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BJ05 OCV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,986 mi
Last recorded66,986 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,986 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres mis-shaped on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 52,373 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 38,182 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,478 miles

nearside/offside rear tyres slight uneven tread wear

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 OCV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 OCV registered?

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

Is BJ05 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 OCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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