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BK05 GYW

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,953 mi
Last recorded103,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,953 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 91,545 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,139 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,345 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,794 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,724 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 GYW is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK05 GYW, 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 BK05 GYW registered?

BK05 GYW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 GYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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