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BJ05 ZFT

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,595 mi
Last recorded56,595 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZFT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 56,595 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,582 miles

Doors unable to be opened from inside unless ignition is off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 54,582 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Doors unable to be opened from inside unless ignition is off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 51,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,922 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,921 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,925 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,856 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,035 miles

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 ZFT is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

BJ05 ZFT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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