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BK05 YNE

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,154 mi
Last recorded103,154 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,154 miles

205/50/R16/91W. OF 1.6 OR 5 NR 6 NF 6mm.

All pipes coated for protection in grease.

Boot dosent open.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 102,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

205/50/R16/91W. OF 1.6 OR 5 NR 6 NF 6mm.

All pipes coated for protection in grease.

Boot dosent open.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,305 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cracks/ cuts in nearside rear tyre but meets mot requirements

non standard stereo system/ wiring fitted throughout vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,305 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

cracks/ cuts in nearside rear tyre but meets mot requirements

non standard stereo system/ wiring fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

marks in n/s front tyre meets mot requirements

Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

marks in n/s front tyre meets mot requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2012 70,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,526 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,098 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,384 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,384 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 YNE is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

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

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