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BJ05 OWH

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,804 mi
Last recorded88,804 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OWH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,804 miles

windscreen cracked n/s

battery insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2012 88,799 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,539 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,538 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 49,629 miles

both/rear/discek

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,622 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 35,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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 OWH is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

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

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