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AE55 MYD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,713 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,713 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,556 miles

Body corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,883 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,547 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,542 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracked inbetween the tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,091 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,966 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 51,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,449 miles

nearside rear tyre tread distortion

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 MYD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

AE55 MYD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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