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BJ05 UXY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UXY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,161 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Rusted Off

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust Tailpipe Rusted Off

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,114 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,651 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 77,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,688 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 64,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,466 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UXY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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