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AE55 HSZ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,675 mi
Last recorded86,675 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,675 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both dipped beam lights have a slight blue twinge but not obvious at a reasonable distance

decal sticker on nearside of screen but not a distraction to view

front wipers smear slightly

screen has a tint film at top but is not a direct obstruction as still visible through it

Fail 6 Dec 2017 73,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both dipped beam lights have a slight blue twinge but not obvious at a reasonable distance

decal sticker on nearside of screen but not a distraction to view

front wipers smear slightly

park brake lever has slight play in it

screen has a tint film at top but is not a direct obstruction as still visible through it

Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,816 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,389 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 45,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2014 45,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,558 miles

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

rear exhaust and joint starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 40,558 miles

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

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

rear exhaust and joint starting to deteriorate.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 33,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,168 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,295 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 16 Dec 2009 27,222 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,160 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 HSZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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