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BK05 YLO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,488 mi
Last recorded59,488 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 59,488 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 59,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,648 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,123 miles

both wiper blades splitting

Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,123 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both wiper blades splitting

Fail 11 Apr 2012 43,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 38,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 33,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,574 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,917 miles

N/S and O/S Rear tyres starting to perrish

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

Pass 2 May 2007 8,634 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 YLO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

BK05 YLO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 YLO safe to buy?

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