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AY05 WDE

2005 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WDE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,982 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,314 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 94,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,274 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 86,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sil covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill cover fitted not allowing full inseption

Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill cover fitted not allowing full inseption

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,680 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,680 miles

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

N/S/F Tyre has a small cut on the inside side wall.

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

outer sills covered

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 WDE is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

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