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AY05 FLW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,968 mi
Last recorded69,968 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 FLW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 67,478 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 50,090 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working TOP STOP (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,212 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

Fail 16 Apr 2015 44,212 miles

front discs slightly lipped

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,401 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 28,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,436 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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AY05 FLW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY05 FLW, 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 AY05 FLW registered?

AY05 FLW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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