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BJ05 UNV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,145 mi
Last recorded36,145 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UNV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,412 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread cracking and uneven wear

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread cracking and uneven wear

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,545 miles

osf tyre 2mm+bald on edge

Fail 2 Dec 2008 26,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

osf tyre 2mm+bald on 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 UNV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

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

Is BJ05 UNV safe to buy?

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