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BK05 YLD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,994 mi
Last recorded43,994 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YLD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 43,994 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,624 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,698 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,125 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,455 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 YLD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

BK05 YLD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BK05 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 YLD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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