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BV05 YMS

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on18 May 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2014 79,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 78,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,485 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,683 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,417 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,735 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,733 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

engine misfiring under load

engine oil level low

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 YMS is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 YMS registered?

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

Is BV05 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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