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BV05 BHY

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,710 mi
Last recorded88,710 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BHY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,710 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion prescribed areas (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre pressure low leaking air from wheel rim

Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,978 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2013 54,255 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 54,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,060 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

clutch pedal high

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 36,060 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

clutch pedal high

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,040 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 29,031 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,930 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 26,930 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,334 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,334 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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BV05 BHY is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV05 BHY, 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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BV05 BHY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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