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AE05 WRX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,612 mi
Last recorded72,612 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WRX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated the securing bolts in the floor are becoming loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,403 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment.

Air filter not attached.

Coolant leak Plastic pipe on back of engine. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,103 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,865 miles

Front heatsheild loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,865 miles

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

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

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

Front heatsheild loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,984 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2013 62,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,194 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,775 miles

nnearside rear tyre inner section heavy and irregular wear

offside rear tyre inner section heavy and irregular wear

Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,775 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nnearside rear tyre inner section heavy and irregular wear

offside rear tyre inner section heavy and irregular wear

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,830 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

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 WRX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue 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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

AE05 WRX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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