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BV55 UKS

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,985 mi
Last recorded79,985 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UKS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 79,985 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 73,434 miles

Both rear Tyre walls perished.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,838 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 55,838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 49,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,290 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,638 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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BV55 UKS is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BV55 UKS, 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 BV55 UKS registered?

BV55 UKS is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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