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AV05 XLU

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XLU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 81,303 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring from rear speaker box to front (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Front door check strap deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 75,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,358 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 51,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,767 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,165 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r inner door handle broken

Fail 11 Aug 2011 32,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,794 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 17,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 12,561 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 12,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLU is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

AV05 XLU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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