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BJ05 VCG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,718 mi
Last recorded44,718 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VCG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of offside rear brake binding/getting hot

Fail 3 Mar 2020 44,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of offside rear brake binding/getting hot

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 35,998 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear suspension beam has been modified to accommodate exhaust.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,019 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 28,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,946 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,643 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,966 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,894 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering rack damp

Pass 28 Mar 2012 15,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,211 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,707 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 8,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 7,010 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 VCG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 VCG registered?

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

Is BJ05 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 VCG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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