MOT Status
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86,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Blowing sound at exhaust manifold area when cold.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts at inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Blowing sound at exhaust manifold area when cold.
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear heat sheild loose but secure
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISE inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear heat sheild loose but secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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BJ05 VBM is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VBM, 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 VBM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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