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BJ05 OFO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,589 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,589 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front outer (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,912 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 59,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust middle pipe to back box corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 44,576 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust middle pipe to back box corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 41,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 37,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 37,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 36,007 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,982 miles

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre cracking on tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,174 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded. both rear tyre treads slightly distorted.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 18,174 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded. both rear tyre treads slightly distorted.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 12,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,420 miles

Oil leak

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 OFO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

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

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