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BK05 XUT

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 XUT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed before rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,825 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,825 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,450 miles

Centre Front Upper 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 (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,707 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,514 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,514 miles

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

centre section of exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,630 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XUT is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

BK05 XUT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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