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BJ05 VNH

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,050 mi
Last recorded110,050 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VNH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,050 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 110,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,107 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket not connected

Rear rear seats have child seats unable to inspect

Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket not connected

Rear rear seats have child seats unable to inspect

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,158 miles

Oil leak

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,016 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,013 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 77,751 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,003 miles

slight damage to o/s/f headlight.still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper split

offside lower fog light unit loose

Fail 19 Mar 2011 49,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside wiper split

offside lower fog light unit loose

Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,359 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,679 miles

1/ all 4 tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,652 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 VNH is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc 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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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