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BJ05 OYE

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,740 mi
Last recorded125,740 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 125,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

front brakes out of balance

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 125,697 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 109,299 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank and pipes corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal a little spongy

exhaust corroded

fuel tank and pipes corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 91,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 73,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 73,478 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 59,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear brake rquires attention soon ....lower than off side effort

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 OYE is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYE, 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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BJ05 OYE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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