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BK05 WVA

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 82,838 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

mil light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 47,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 44,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

power steering rack damp

srs lamp on

wash/wipe switch faulty

Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

handbrake lever limited reserve travel

power steering rack damp

srs lamp on

wash/wipe switch faulty

Pass 1 May 2010 36,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,257 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 27,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre severly stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 6 Feb 2008 22,159 miles

off side wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Feb 2008 22,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side wiper blade starting to split

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 WVA 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 69.2%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

BK05 WVA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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