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AE05 USL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 USL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,121 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 94,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,241 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,122 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,144 miles

middle and rear exhaust grotty around joints.front pads getting low.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,919 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 USL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

AE05 USL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AE05 USL safe to buy?

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