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BJ05 UYL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,509 mi
Last recorded93,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 UYL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes slightly binding

front coil springs slightly corroded

front wiperblades provide poor clearing of screen

nsr tyre worn 3mm

osr tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,162 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear lower arm front bushes split

coolent level very low

handbrake lever has high travel

nsr tyre pressure low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 71,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear lower arm front bushes split

coolent level very low

handbrake lever has high travel

nsr tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,130 miles

Abnormal wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Centre to rear join heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal objects in both rear tyres

Fail 31 May 2012 57,036 miles

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

Abnormal wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Centre to rear join heavily corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal objects in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,885 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2010 39,001 miles

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 39,001 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2009 31,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 31,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,016 miles

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 UYL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UYL, 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 UYL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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