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AV05 HXW

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,719 mi
Last recorded115,719 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HXW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,269 miles

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded . not excessive at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,414 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,447 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,691 miles

light aims too high (adjusted)

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,557 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,935 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,935 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,880 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,122 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 85,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,464 miles

covers on outer sills

Fail 28 Nov 2013 75,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

covers on outer sills

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,574 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 53,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 53,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,888 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

e man lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,489 miles

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

eng mang light on?

handbrake has a lot of travel

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,910 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 31,785 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,327 miles

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

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

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 HXW is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HXW, 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 AV05 HXW registered?

AV05 HXW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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