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BX05 LJF

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 LJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,857 miles

nearside front brake performance not as efficient as offside

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 45,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,381 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 35,378 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,293 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,892 miles

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

engine oil low top up

Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,392 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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BX05 LJF is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BX05 LJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX05 LJF registered?

BX05 LJF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BX05 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 LJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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