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AV05 VUO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

60,584 mi
Last recorded60,584 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VUO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,584 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres treads and side walls cracked and perished, no core exposed at time of mot.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 60,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres treads and side walls cracked and perished, no core exposed at time of mot.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,089 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,085 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 56,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,430 miles

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

battery slightly loose

dampness n/s/f rack & pinion gaiter

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,430 miles

battery slightly loose

dampness n/s/f rack & pinion gaiter

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall to tread slight cracks

offside front tyre inner wall slight cracks

Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,341 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre inner wall to tread slight cracks

offside front tyre inner wall slight cracks

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,573 miles

Centre caps fitted

Child seat fitted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split and on legal limit

Rear wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2012 42,573 miles

Centre caps fitted

Child seat fitted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split and on legal limit

Rear wiper split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 35,033 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Fail 3 May 2011 35,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted to rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to split

Ofside inner pad slightly worn

Fail 6 Apr 2009 27,469 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,251 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 VUO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AV05 VUO, 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 AV05 VUO registered?

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

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