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A17 FOR

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,760 mi
Last recorded66,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FOR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,760 miles

front and rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sidewall cracking on offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,796 miles

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

Nail in nearside 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 45,796 miles

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)

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

Nail in nearside 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,966 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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A17 FOR is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A17 FOR, 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 A17 FOR registered?

A17 FOR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is A17 FOR safe to buy?

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