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AY55 EEX

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,398 mi
Last recorded69,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 EEX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 69,398 miles

rear tyres cracked slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear tyres cracked slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,641 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,027 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,841 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,585 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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AY55 EEX is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

AY55 EEX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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