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AV05 KXH

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,330 mi
Last recorded76,330 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KXH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 76,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 22 Jan 2015 72,015 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped and low

o/s/r tyre perishing

pas belt poor

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

n/s/r tyre mishaped and low

o/s/r tyre perishing

pas belt poor

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,881 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,656 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres very near to legal limit

Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,656 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres very near to legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,381 miles

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

nearside front steering rack slightly damp

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front steering rack slightly damp

Pass 24 May 2008 27,208 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 KXH is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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