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BJ05 OXR

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,799 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf wiperblade split

slight play in osf track rod end

temp/repairs to osf headlight,osf bumper,osf mirror casing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,799 miles

osf wiperblade split

slight play in osf track rod end

temp/repairs to osf headlight,osf bumper,osf mirror casing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,088 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 47,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,688 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2010 32,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2010 32,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,040 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 OXR is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

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

Is BJ05 OXR safe to buy?

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