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BK05 XUA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,752 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 71,752 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015

Exhaust system rusty

Fuel tank rusty

N/S/R Alloy wheel slightly buckled

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

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

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

Sticker in zone b but does not affect view of swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,183 miles

Alpine sub insecure in boot/luggage area.

Offside rear tyre perishing/splitting in sidewalls and tread area.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 62,183 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing/splitting in sidewalls and tread area.

Alpine sub resting on nearside rear seat and not secured.

Pass 10 May 2013 58,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 54,209 miles

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

handbrake travel quite high.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 54,209 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

handbrake travel quite high.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,919 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,919 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 7 May 2010 43,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 35,264 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 35,264 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,093 miles

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

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

srs light on

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 XUA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

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

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