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AF05 UGU

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,305 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 67,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 55,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

offside rear tyre getting low

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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AF05 UGU is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AF05 UGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 UGU registered?

AF05 UGU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AF05 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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