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BJ05 OGF

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,303 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp not sealing exhaust (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jan 2018 93,303 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp not sealing exhaust (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,977 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 67,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,756 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box to middle section joint is corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,676 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 40,162 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,933 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,227 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 OGF is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

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

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