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AY55 LZD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,595 mi
Last recorded54,595 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LZD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,595 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,584 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,767 miles

handbrake lever loose

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,061 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 LZD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY55 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

AY55 LZD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AY55 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 LZD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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