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BJ05 VMO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,626 mi
Last recorded41,626 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VMO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,626 miles

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

front tyres perished

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,748 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2014 39,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,729 miles

middle exhaust carroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,129 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,807 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 VMO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VMO, 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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What year was BJ05 VMO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 VMO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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