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BJ54 KZX

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,449 mi
Last recorded104,449 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 KZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,449 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 104,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (under side skirt cover) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 68,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,986 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,699 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,209 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 41,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,458 miles

os and ns front tyres uneaven wear

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,810 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,275 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 17,300 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,031 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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BJ54 KZX is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ54 KZX, 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 BJ54 KZX registered?

BJ54 KZX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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