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BK05 WYO

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,001 mi
Last recorded89,001 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WYO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,001 miles

non standard suspension springs fitted

rear wiper u/s

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

S.R.S failure light lit

non standard suspension springs fitted

rear wiper u/s

Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,633 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front bumper is damaged

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front bumper is damaged

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

stone chip in the windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,779 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,505 miles

slight play in park brake lever

Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight play in park brake lever

Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

little reserve travel park brake

nsr & osr wheel arches rubbing on tyres

steering rack damp

tyres 45 s front 50 s rear

Fail 8 Mar 2008 34,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

little reserve travel park brake

nsr & osr wheel arches rubbing on tyres

steering rack damp

tyres 45 s front 50 s rear

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 WYO is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

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

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