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AV05 XMY

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,006 mi
Last recorded61,006 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XMY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 61,006 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,631 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 36,630 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 15,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,081 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 9,430 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers small but still adequate view

some inballance rear brakes

some travel hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,430 miles

front wipers small but still adequate view

some inballance rear brakes

some travel hand brake

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 XMY is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

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