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AE55 HMU

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,179 mi
Last recorded41,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,179 miles

air filter adrift

battery insecure

o/s/f door card insecure & catching on stepsill when opening door

slight movement in handbrake pivet points

Fail 30 Nov 2012 41,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

air filter adrift

battery insecure

o/s/f door card insecure & catching on stepsill when opening door

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,662 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 35,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,224 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 30,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,156 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)

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 HMU is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 HMU registered?

AE55 HMU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is AE55 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 HMU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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