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AY55 CHJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,322 mi
Last recorded57,322 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CHJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,322 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 56,102 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,102 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,784 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,955 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 42,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,647 miles

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

accedent damage to o/s front bumber

Fail 11 Dec 2009 42,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

accedent damage to o/s front bumber

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,109 miles

n/s/f tyre has a smaal nik out of inside side wall

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 30 Aug 2008 32,109 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has a smaal nik out of inside side wall

travel on handbrake lever

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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AY55 CHJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AY55 CHJ, 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 AY55 CHJ registered?

AY55 CHJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 CHJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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