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BK05 YMY

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,524 mi
Last recorded97,524 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 97,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,648 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate resulting in minor movement of rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock both ways (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock both ways (4.1.D.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front steering rack mounting bushes starting to deteriorate resulting in minor movement of rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 83,988 miles

Oil leak

advise engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2015 83,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advise engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,867 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,155 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 65,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 10 Jun 2011 65,920 miles

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,378 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,288 miles

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

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

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

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 YMY is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

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

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