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AY05 WBW

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,116 mi
Last recorded149,116 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WBW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 149,116 miles

BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Nearside Front wing corroded

REAR WIPER ASSEMBLY MISSING

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 149,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working REAR WIPER ASSEMBLY MISSING (3.4 (a))

BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

CORROSION TO UNDERNEATH

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED

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

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

Nearside Front wing corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 139,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,297 miles

BOTH REAR REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Jun 2016 118,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 95,009 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,086 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,083 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 65,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 55,597 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,597 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 WBW is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WBW, 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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AY05 WBW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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