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BJ05 XHZ

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 XHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,202 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 90,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,639 miles

BOTH front tyres poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 47,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s steering rack weeping oil

rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,714 miles

n/s steering rack weeping oil

rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,671 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,114 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 31,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,374 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f front tyres on 2mm

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

Fail 23 Apr 2008 18,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f front tyres on 2mm

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed

travel on park brake

trim on park brake handle loose

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 XHZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc 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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

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

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