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BK05 GYS

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,590 mi
Last recorded80,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 80,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlights poor

Pass 9 May 2019 78,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 78,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 77,270 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,408 miles

oil leak from cam cover

Fail 24 Apr 2017 74,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,910 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak both side. (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak under the engine.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,585 miles

exhaust blowing

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine managment light on

exhaust blowing

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

wiper blades not tested & may fail when re-tested

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,095 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,976 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,976 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,990 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,850 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 29,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 22,629 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,629 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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BK05 GYS is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK05 GYS, 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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BK05 GYS is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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