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BJ05 VMX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

76,593 mi
Last recorded76,593 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,702 miles

Both inner sill corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 74,700 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Centre exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Both inner sill corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And front cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides axle mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All including rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,299 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 72,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

both wings corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2022 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

both wings corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,175 miles

both front wings coroded

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wings coroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 65,649 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 61,954 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,845 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,335 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 27,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,733 miles

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

doil dampness at near side front power steering rack / oil filter

Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both wiper blades torn

doil dampness at near side front power steering rack / oil filter

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear screen wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,353 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 VMX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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