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AE05 WSJ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,890 mi
Last recorded134,890 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 134,890 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 134,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,246 miles

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2014 122,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 118,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2013 118,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 106,957 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 91,368 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushs are worn

N/S/F Track rod end has paly in it

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Brake pad is on 2mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 91,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front anti roll bar link bushs are worn

N/S/F Track rod end has paly in it

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Brake pad is on 2mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 74,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY MISSHAPED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

STEERING RACK WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,859 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

x2

Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,548 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 WSJ 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 WSJ, 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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AE05 WSJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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