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AV05 VUX

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,608 mi
Last recorded80,608 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 80,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,700 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,481 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,858 miles

osf fog light broken

signs of oil around engine

slight blow in exhaust

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,858 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

osf fog light broken

signs of oil around engine

slight blow in exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2012 40,138 miles

nearside front foglamp inoperative

offside front foglamp lense broken/incomplete

p.a.s. pipe at rack corroded/corroding

some leakage/seepage from offside inner driveshaft seal

Fail 17 Mar 2012 40,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front foglamp inoperative

offside front foglamp lense broken/incomplete

offside front tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge

p.a.s. pipe at rack corroded/corroding

rear wiper split

some corrosion on exhaust and leak from rear joint

some leakage/seepage from offside inner driveshaft seal

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,239 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,331 miles

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

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

reartyresslightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,101 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,897 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 VUX is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AV05 VUX, 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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AV05 VUX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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