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BJ05 VOD

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,116 mi
Last recorded61,116 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cambelt covere loose, bolts missing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,116 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cambelt covere loose, bolts missing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,840 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 53,832 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,382 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,257 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 24 Mar 2010 33,493 miles

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2010 33,493 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2009 27,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,567 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 VOD is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

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