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FX05 YGW

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 YGW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 90,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 86,792 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 84,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 82,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 80,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,274 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,682 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,634 miles

front discs slightly corroded on surface

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,215 miles

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Fail 20 Mar 2008 21,344 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres low on tread

f/n/s discs diffrent colour

power rack possible weeping n/s

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,344 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

f/n/s discs diffrent colour

power rack possible weeping n/s

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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FX05 YGW is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FX05 YGW, 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 FX05 YGW registered?

FX05 YGW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is FX05 YGW safe to buy?

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