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BK05 WVW

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,094 mi
Last recorded62,094 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,094 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 62,094 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,948 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,699 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,855 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mil lamp on

Fail 3 Feb 2011 35,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,913 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 WVW is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

BK05 WVW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BK05 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 WVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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