MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside front inner rack joint (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush heavily deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush heavily deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle bush mounts heavily corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
gearoil leak
rear wiper split
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 YLJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?
BK05 YLJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.
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