MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
off side rear tyre slightley perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
off side rear tyre slightley perished
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
windoes tinted
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
can't check sills fully kit fitted
windoes tinted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 VBA is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VBA, 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 VBA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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