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AV54 VHZ

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,671 mi
Last recorded56,671 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 56,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb position poor (1.7.5a)

fog lamp switch poor

Fail 29 Dec 2015 56,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb position poor (1.7.5a)

fog lamp switch poor

Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,235 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,512 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bothside front outer c.v gaiter/s perishing.

bothside front wiper blade -end/s splitting.

nearside front steering gaiter seeping oil.

nearside front tyre shoulders worn close to legal limit.

nearside rear tyre shoulder worn close to legal limit- and has screw in centre tread.

parking brake lever side to side play side play.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,476 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,717 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 33,717 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,204 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 22,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front b/discs worn [ok mot]

ns/f tyre outer wall damaged [ON LIMIT]

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front b/discs worn [ok mot]

ns/f tyre outer wall damaged [ON LIMIT]

Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,739 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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AV54 VHZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV54 VHZ, 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 AV54 VHZ registered?

AV54 VHZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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The MOT history for AV54 VHZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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