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BK05 LWC

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,371 mi
Last recorded82,371 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LWC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,371 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body has an unsafe modification wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,471 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both front wings (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,734 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,735 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,593 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,432 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 48,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,638 miles

Offside rear tyre worn near limit and perished.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre worn near limit and perished.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,702 miles

Offside rear tyre perished, cracked and worn near limit.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 38,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,452 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,497 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 LWC is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LWC, 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 LWC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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