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SJ05 YTH

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,498 mi
Last recorded102,498 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YTH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 102,498 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 102,498 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 98,029 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,475 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,445 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,434 miles

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

Front exhaust system deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,503 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 82,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,190 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,158 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 20,267 miles

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

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

near side inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,895 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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SJ05 YTH is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ05 YTH, 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 SJ05 YTH registered?

SJ05 YTH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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