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AY05 HGG

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,696 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,170 miles

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS.

N/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,170 miles

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

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

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS.

N/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,500 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,486 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 24,486 miles

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

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

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

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 HGG is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

AY05 HGG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AY05 HGG safe to buy?

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