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BK05 XSL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,233 mi
Last recorded169,233 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XSL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 169,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 166,582 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 162,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 149,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,723 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 143,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,488 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 133,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 120,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,318 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small hole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,217 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front seat base cushion loose

offside seat base cushion loose

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,468 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 30,946 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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 XSL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

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

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