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AD54 UVN

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,997 mi
Last recorded56,997 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UVN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 56,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 45,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 45,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 39,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,770 miles

n/s/r tyre is has worn slightly unevenly.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 28,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slight out of shape

front tyres worn on inner edges

movement in both headlamps

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,659 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape

front tyres worn on inner edges

movement in both headlamps

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,944 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 UVN is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

AD54 UVN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is AD54 UVN safe to buy?

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