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BJ05 OUX

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,312 mi
Last recorded66,312 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OUX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,312 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s front (2.2.D.2d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear outer sill area slightly damaged

service and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

vehicle chassis structure has slight surface rust

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,385 miles

All coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake pads approx 6mm

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,381 miles

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

All coil springs slightly corroded

Front brake pads approx 6mm

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,126 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 56,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,792 miles

airbag(srs) warning light is on

engine management warning light is on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

osf flexy brake pipe insucure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,595 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,076 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 OUX is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUX, 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 OUX registered?

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

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