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AX54 NLZ

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,022 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,514 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,791 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,323 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight fault with rear fog lamp switch

slight wear on front tie bar bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,263 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,880 miles

tailbox heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 52,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tailbox heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 71,271 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,631 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level near minimum

nearside rear door lock sticky

Fail 22 Mar 2010 48,631 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level near minimum

nearside rear door lock sticky

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,891 miles

handbrake travel long.

Fail 6 Mar 2009 31,891 miles

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

handbrake travel long.

offside rear tyre on legal limit on edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 19,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low / legal at time of test.

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 NLZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NLZ, 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 AX54 NLZ registered?

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

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