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BK05 YMF

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,198 miles

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 60,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 58,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on both side rear inner sills

corrosion on front exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,003 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Sep 2018 55,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,450 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,193 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,156 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 43,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,808 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 41,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lot of trave on parking brake

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 YMF is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

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

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