MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR EXHAUST BOX MOUNTING RUBBER BROKEN
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON SIDEWALL
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside headlight bracket broken but not insecure
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside headlight bracket broken but not insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
handbrake lever slight play in pivot
slight fluid leak steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
handbrake lever slight play in pivot
slight fluid leak steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 XCW 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 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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?
BJ05 XCW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BJ05 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 XCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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