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BK05 LZX

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,587 mi
Last recorded61,587 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,194 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 43,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,229 miles

center and rear exhaust sections at join corroded but not to excess

slight fluid dampness around nearside rack gaiter on steering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2008 25,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center and rear exhaust sections at join corroded but not to excess

offside rear tyre appears slightly mishaped

slight fluid dampness around nearside rack gaiter on steering rack

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 LZX is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

Is BK05 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 LZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK05 LZX have outstanding finance?

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