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BJ05 OYO

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,792 mi
Last recorded231,792 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 231,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 214,710 miles

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

the rear offside & nearside brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 210,230 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 210,230 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 195,548 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt very worn

battery loose

both rear discs badly worn and cannot see thickness of pads

hand brake travel high

nearside front fog lamp len broken

Fail 22 Mar 2012 195,548 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alternator belt very worn

battery loose

both rear discs badly worn and cannot see thickness of pads

hand brake travel high

nearside front fog lamp len broken

Pass 15 Mar 2011 170,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 145,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 114,804 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 27 Mar 2008 42,424 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 42,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYO is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

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

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