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BU05 WJF

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 WJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 75,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,901 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,351 miles

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

side wall damage on near side front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 41,165 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2013 41,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,935 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air con hi pressure port cap missing

front brake discs slightly worn

near side front outer door handle worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air con hi pressure port cap missing

front brake discs slightly worn

near side front outer door handle worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,762 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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BU05 WJF 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 81.3%.

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 BU05 WJF, 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 BU05 WJF registered?

BU05 WJF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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