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AX54 NLF

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NLF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 97,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front fog lights inop

o/s/r wheel bearing noise when rotated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front fog lights inop

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,932 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,244 miles

n/s hlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2012 57,244 miles

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

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

n/s hlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,736 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,795 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no air filter box fitted to engine!

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 NLF is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NLF, 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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AX54 NLF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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