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BJ05 VPO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Strengthening plate/ brace bar corroded

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper stalk loose. Function not impeded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Strengthening plate/ brace bar corroded

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wiper stalk loose. Function not impeded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,193 miles

Oil leak Oil filter ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,979 miles

Centre Rear tyre bead protector dammaged

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid level ok (2.3.3b)

wiper stalk loose switching function not impeded. Front washers wired to rear washer switch

Fail 1 Jun 2016 66,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear tyre bead protector dammaged

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid level ok (2.3.3b)

wiper stalk loose switching function not impeded. Front washers wired to rear washer switch

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,414 miles

Front washers opperated through rear wiper switch. Stalk defective

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front washers opperated through rear wiper switch. Stalk defective

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,797 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 2,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,150 miles

wipers slight fault parking slowly but not in drivers view

Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers slight fault parking slowly but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,961 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 VPO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue 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 VPO, 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 VPO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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