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AE55 HMD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,491 mi
Last recorded76,491 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 76,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhurst system crodded

Fail 2 May 2015 76,491 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhurst system crodded

Pass 6 May 2014 51,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,256 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,364 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,114 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 28,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,977 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,241 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 HMD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

AE55 HMD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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