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BJ05 OVO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,500 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 72,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ON DASH (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 67,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2019 60,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,665 miles

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

dashboard warnning light on

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside sill cover weak/loose

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,581 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 OVO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVO, 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 OVO registered?

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

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