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BJ05 XGX

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,265 mi
Last recorded88,265 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,265 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,820 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 86,960 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 86,162 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,415 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,777 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,310 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,310 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tested in a wet condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,306 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 19 Oct 2017 82,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,708 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 79,666 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clearing screen

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,201 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 78,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,685 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,825 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,814 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 29,298 miles

both rear tyres perishing

high travel on handbrake

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 XGX is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

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

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