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AY05 WBF

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,774 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,774 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,219 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 86,219 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,675 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,675 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,279 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,703 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 WBF is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY05 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

AY05 WBF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 WBF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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