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BJ05 XCB

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,130 mi
Last recorded38,130 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,130 miles

centre exhaust detoriated

engine management light illuminated

Pass 10 May 2013 29,893 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

left horn control not working

slight front accident damage

Fail 9 May 2013 29,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

left horn control not working

slight front accident damage

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel tank damaged

offside front wiring loom insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,243 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 10,243 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008

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 XCB is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

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

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