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AE05 SUF

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SUF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,576 miles

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

steering rack leaking

Pass 28 May 2019 78,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 78,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,335 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,504 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,499 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 56,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,483 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,446 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 32,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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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AE05 SUF is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE05 SUF, 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 AE05 SUF registered?

AE05 SUF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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