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AV05 VUK

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,132 mi
Last recorded35,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner shoulders

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,313 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,806 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 21,806 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 16,175 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AV05 VUK is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

AV05 VUK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AV05 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VUK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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