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AV54 VJA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,392 mi
Last recorded62,392 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VJA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,392 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen has a slight crack on n/s but not resulting in any visual defect to drivers view

Pass 5 Feb 2019 47,286 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,957 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,929 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,508 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 32,764 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,666 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,432 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,698 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 25,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deterioated

plastic undertray+sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deterioated

plastic undertray+sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2008 18,770 miles

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

some wheels damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,770 miles

some wheels damaged

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 VJA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VJA, 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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AV54 VJA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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