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AV05 ULA

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,633 mi
Last recorded63,633 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ULA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,237 miles

Front pads wearing thin

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,187 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front pads wearing thin

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,208 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,122 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,947 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre have small cuts in side walls

o/s/r tyre slighty deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2013 44,903 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slighty deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre have small cuts in side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,718 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,125 miles

Offside rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,428 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,590 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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AV05 ULA is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV05 ULA, 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 AV05 ULA registered?

AV05 ULA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AV05 ULA safe to buy?

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