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BJ05 OEK

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 127,181 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 127,104 miles

Emissions not tested Backbox joint blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both front lights (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near side front (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,869 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 108,195 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,352 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 83,235 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 83,235 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,155 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 29,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 OEK is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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