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BK05 YLH

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,895 mi
Last recorded42,895 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,662 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2013 37,314 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,429 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,429 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 32,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,039 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,617 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jan 2008 20,553 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 YLH is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

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

Is BK05 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 YLH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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