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BK05 LXA

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,541 mi
Last recorded60,541 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 60,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering slight leak from rams

Fail 23 Mar 2019 60,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & O/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering slight leak from rams

Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,918 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Washer Frozen

all four tyres under pressure

only just met emission standards

Fail 17 Feb 2018 57,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

all four tyres under pressure

only just met emission standards

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,572 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Subfram Bushes Worn

Fail 18 Feb 2017 53,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Subfram Bushes Worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 48,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,223 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,516 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,446 miles

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

fuel tank starting to rust

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,192 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 LXA is a 2005 MG Zr in Red 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 BK05 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

BK05 LXA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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