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AY05 WDF

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WDF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

MIL light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

MIL light on

headlights deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2012 72,211 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

MIL light on

headlights deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 58,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coolant light on

n/s/f tyre damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,085 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coolant light on

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,238 miles

rear wiper rubber splitting

Fail 16 Apr 2009 47,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear wiper rubber splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,015 miles

chip in windscreen

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 WDF is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 WDF registered?

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

Is AY05 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 WDF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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