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BK05 WYS

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,728 mi
Last recorded50,728 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 WYS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,728 miles

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

interior drivers door handle deteriorated - recommend replacing

Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% - nearside weak compared to offside (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

interior drivers door handle deteriorated - recommend replacing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,823 miles

Front brake application uneven

brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 36,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 35,789 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,594 miles

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 WYS is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

BK05 WYS is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is BK05 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 WYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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