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AE55 HLJ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,804 mi
Last recorded138,804 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HLJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 138,804 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel arches corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside and nearside axle bushes split

all wheel arches and various components corroded

unable to inspect outer sill due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 131,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside and nearside axle bushes split

all wheel arches and various components corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,122 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 107,122 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,874 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 66,333 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 56,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,616 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,866 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 16,617 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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AE55 HLJ 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 78.6%.

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

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