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AE55 HLR

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HLR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 135,764 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 135,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 133,810 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 133,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 131,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 129,458 miles

Exhaust slight worn

Pass 7 Aug 2021 126,734 miles

exhaust down pipe wearing thin

Fail 7 Aug 2021 126,734 miles

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

exhaust down pipe wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 125,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 123,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 117,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 113,328 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 103,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 103,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,719 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,719 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,529 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,759 miles

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

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 HLR is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

AE55 HLR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is AE55 HLR safe to buy?

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