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AE05 UPV

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UPV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,918 miles

n/s wing and door scuffed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,388 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 42,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 37,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 33,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,383 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 UPV is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 UPV registered?

AE05 UPV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AE05 UPV safe to buy?

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