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AY55 MYA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,675 mi
Last recorded189,675 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 189,675 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,367 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 78,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,791 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,781 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,551 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,551 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 64,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,117 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 46,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,616 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,612 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,907 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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 MYA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

AY55 MYA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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