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AD05 YCX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,641 mi
Last recorded78,641 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YCX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 78,641 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Fail 20 May 2016 78,641 miles

Brake pump retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 78,641 miles

Brake pump retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pipe on rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,027 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 12,007 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,007 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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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AD05 YCX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD05 YCX, 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 AD05 YCX registered?

AD05 YCX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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