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AE55 MYR

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

36,645 mi
Last recorded36,645 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,645 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted both rear seat

Fail 10 Apr 2017 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

child seat fitted both rear seat

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,564 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,313 miles

rear tyres cracking outter tread face.

Fail 5 May 2015 29,313 miles

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

rear tyres cracking outter tread face.

Pass 9 May 2014 27,458 miles

both front tyres badly cracked and perished

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Fail 9 May 2014 27,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres badly cracked and perished

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,156 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 24,416 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 May 2011 22,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 16,346 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,346 miles

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

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 MYR is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

AE55 MYR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is AE55 MYR safe to buy?

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