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AE05 URJ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,485 mi
Last recorded77,485 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,485 miles

rear silencer rubber split

Fail 18 Aug 2016 77,483 miles

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

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

rear silencer rubber split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,857 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is deteriorating (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Park brake lever has movement present at right angles to the normal movement (3.1.4a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,857 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is deteriorating (2.3.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right PRS (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Park brake lever has movement present at right angles to the normal movement (3.1.4a)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 73,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Blind approaching drivers (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Blind approaching drivers (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure rear seat rail securing device (6.2.A.1)

Auxiliary drive belt is deteriorating (2.3.6)

Battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Front Axle (1) brake imbalance recorded at 26% (3.7B.5b)

Headlamp aim tested with beam aim control at position III. This is not ideally correct (1.8B.2)

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake has slight fluctuation present (3.7B.3)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

Park brake lever has movement present at right angles to the normal movement (3.1.4a)

Service brakes across axle (1) during their increase are ready for service (3.7B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,155 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 60,892 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,292 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,488 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 49,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/Side Washer Inop

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,564 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 URJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

AE05 URJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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