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AE55 HLZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,102 mi
Last recorded109,102 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,354 miles

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

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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres aged cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hoses slightly twisted.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack gaiter area and power steering pump/pulleys area (2.1.5 (a))

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

centre exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2019 46,661 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack gaiter area and power steering pump/pulleys area (2.1.5 (a))

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

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2018 39,951 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 31,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 30,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,270 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 29,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,876 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 27,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,427 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 HLZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

AE55 HLZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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