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AE05 USJ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,348 mi
Last recorded93,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 79,009 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 79,009 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,225 miles

Offside front tyre split inner sidewall, but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,019 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 USJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

AE05 USJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is AE05 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 USJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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