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AD54 LUW

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,249 mi
Last recorded56,249 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LUW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 56,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R16 87W (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Water ingress and corrosion inside bulb holder. Recommend replacement. (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 48,848 miles

Both front fog lamps not working.

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Front bumper loose but not insecure.

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 48,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front fog lamps not working.

Flexible exhaust section deteriorated.

Front bumper loose but not insecure.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,473 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damage in wiper sweep

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,131 miles

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

Scratches in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2010 27,543 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

under car lights fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

under car lights fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,102 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,917 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,577 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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AD54 LUW is a 2005 MG Zr in Green 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 AD54 LUW, 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 AD54 LUW registered?

AD54 LUW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is AD54 LUW safe to buy?

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