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AV05 VUT

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,141 mi
Last recorded64,141 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VUT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 64,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 64,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,395 miles

oil leak

osr tyre chunks outer wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf power steering rack (gaitor) damp

nsr tyre chunks outer wall, crack round circumference of inner wall

Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf power steering rack (gaitor) damp

nsr tyre chunks outer wall, crack round circumference of inner wall

oil leak

osr tyre chunks outer wall

Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,243 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,490 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2013 41,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

windscreen damage

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv on front brake pads low

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,311 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adv on front brake pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front offside front nearside rear tyres are starting two get low 3 4 mm

Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat position.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat position.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,747 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,168 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 VUT is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

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

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