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AE05 WTA

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,424 mi
Last recorded72,424 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,424 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight movement o/side front track rod end

Fail 14 Nov 2016 72,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight movement o/side front track rod end

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,253 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in n/side front tyre

slight movement o/side track end slight movement

Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in o/side front tyre

slight movement o/side track end slight movement

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,708 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,996 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,966 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/side front tyre slight rim damage inner

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low

n/side front tyre slight rim damage inner

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,316 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 WTA 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 WTA, 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 WTA registered?

AE05 WTA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is AE05 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 WTA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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