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BJ05 VTZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,148 mi
Last recorded38,148 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VTZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,148 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,125 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,746 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 32,746 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,380 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 VTZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

BJ05 VTZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VTZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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