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AE05 URV

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,660 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,660 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,202 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 88,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,775 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 84,772 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall but not showing cords at time of test

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,640 miles

sills covered

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,914 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT PERISHING AND DATED 2004

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Rear reflector faded in colour LEXUS STYLE LIGHTS IMPAIRING EFECTIVNESS (1.5.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SAT NAV BRAKET AND STUFF HANGING FROM MIRROR (8.3.1e)

AIR FILTER INSECURE

Nearside Front TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT PERISHING AND DATED 2004

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Rear reflector faded in colour LEXUS STYLE LIGHTS IMPAIRING EFECTIVNESS (1.5.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,070 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,070 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 50,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light is on

Fail 3 May 2013 48,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 12 May 2012 46,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 38,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 31,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 31,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,311 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,512 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 URV is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

AE05 URV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is AE05 URV safe to buy?

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