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AV05 FRJ

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,518 mi
Last recorded29,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FRJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,518 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2026 29,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,485 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 29,483 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2017 29,465 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 16,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on centre section of exhaust

some corrosion started on inner sills

Fail 22 Jan 2013 14,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on centre section of exhaust

some corrosion started on inner sills

Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,079 miles

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2010 11,178 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 10,337 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2008 8,822 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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AV05 FRJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV05 FRJ, 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 AV05 FRJ registered?

AV05 FRJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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