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AX54 NLD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NLD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 85,165 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 85,165 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,636 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2014 68,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 68,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2013 59,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,142 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 47,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 42,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 26,089 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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AX54 NLD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX54 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 NLD registered?

AX54 NLD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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