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AE05 SUU

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,741 mi
Last recorded79,741 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SUU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,741 miles

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

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

front number plate cracking round securing screw but not insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2014 79,739 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracking round securing screw but not insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

hand brake reserve travel needs attention

power steering has slight fluid leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,669 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 58,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,509 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 32,464 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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AE05 SUU is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE05 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

AE05 SUU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AE05 SUU safe to buy?

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