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AV05 KXA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,237 mi
Last recorded148,237 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KXA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 137,665 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 137,665 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,275 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 7 Dec 2015 126,252 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 9 Dec 2014 116,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2014 108,280 miles

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

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

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

nearside windscreen washer weak

Fail 26 Jan 2014 108,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside windscreen washer weak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,363 miles

both front tyres wearing thin.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin.

Pass 31 May 2011 59,350 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 59,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,737 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 48,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 32,460 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 14,483 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 KXA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV05 KXA, 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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AV05 KXA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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