MOT Status
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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))
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))
Both headlamp lenses are cloudy
Rear exhaust is deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust is deteriorated
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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tested in a wet condition
sill covers fitted
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
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tested in a wet condition
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
both rear tyres perishing
high travel on handbrake
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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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.
Is BJ05 XGX safe to buy?
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