MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine oil leak
Exhaust noisy
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported wheel arch (1.9.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure wheel arch. fouling tyre (1.9.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PETROL TANK SHOWING SOME RUST.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear brake sticking slighty
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
HAND BRAKE SLIGHT HIGH
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges ADVISE TRACKING CHECK
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BJ05 OYV is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 OYV, 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 OYV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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