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AF05 YZH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,359 mi
Last recorded94,359 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

mark on screen

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

mark on screen

steering rack damp

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view thin line on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,994 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

light scratch across screen

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,305 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

scratch on screen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 76,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread

scratch on screen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,410 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre is slightly perrished

slight scratching to front windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,598 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,249 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,584 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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AF05 YZH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF05 YZH, 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 AF05 YZH registered?

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

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