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BV05 YMA

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YMA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,836 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,179 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 69,169 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 67,948 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 65,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,129 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub -frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 61,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 61,719 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit was hitting metal battery clap (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 60,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 60,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,551 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,551 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking in tread ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and cracking in tread ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,602 miles

rear silencer corroded and holed, damp around rack

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer corroded and holed, damp around rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,994 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,099 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,852 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)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,735 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 13,735 miles

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

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 YMA is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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