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BJ05 XCY

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XCY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,510 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise rear brake adjustmemt

eml light on

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,511 miles

Gearbox leaking oil.

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 62,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Gearbox leaking oil.

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,686 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 58,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,536 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,047 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XCY is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

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

Is BJ05 XCY safe to buy?

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