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BK05 LZH

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,733 mi
Last recorded58,733 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 58,733 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

refitted near side rear wing liner

Fail 30 Mar 2020 52,936 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

refitted near side rear wing liner

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 45,330 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2018 37,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,653 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 30,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 12,532 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 12,532 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LZH is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZH, 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 BK05 LZH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK05 LZH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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