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AE55 HLA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HLA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 83,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust pipe is very corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,144 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,781 miles

engine management light is on

hand brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,608 miles

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

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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AE55 HLA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AE55 HLA, 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 AE55 HLA registered?

AE55 HLA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 HLA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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