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AX54 NMY

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,931 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 89,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 89,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,527 miles

high level rear light not working

Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,527 miles

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

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

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

high level rear light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,415 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 58,335 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

petrol tank corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,666 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wear/freeplay in steering system

Fail 22 Jan 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management lamp on

wear/freeplay in steering system

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal cover worn slightly

engine management light on dash

handbrake just starting to have exess travel

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,471 miles

engine management light on dash

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal cover worn slightly

handbrake just starting to have exess travel

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f fog lamp inop

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 NMY is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMY, 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 NMY registered?

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

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