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AX54 NVU

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,242 mi
Last recorded123,242 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NVU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,242 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 123,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 119,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE;;worn on edges and splits in side wall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,954 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,913 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre worn on edge, and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 May 2015 107,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 99,558 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 99,558 miles

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

front and rear bumpers missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,669 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 62,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,215 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 24,215 miles

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

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 NVU is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

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

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