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BJ05 ZHV

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,411 mi
Last recorded70,411 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 70,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 67,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall and in tread area

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear axle bushes starting to debonded

movement in steering column

offside and nearside outer cv boots perished

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp on both sides

Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall and in tread area

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear axle bushes starting to debonded

movement in steering column

offside and nearside outer cv boots perished

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp on both sides

Fail 15 Apr 2017 67,237 miles

Central Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel play (2.1.2b)

Front steering rack oil leak gaiter

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,111 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,330 miles

n/s front tyre inner edge wear

s/damage n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Mar 2014 55,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 38,188 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 24,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 17,962 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 ZHV is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

BJ05 ZHV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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