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AX54 NXK

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,308 mi
Last recorded68,308 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,922 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Under side of car getting rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2018 64,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Window does not operate

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 61,004 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 57,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,372 miles

Towbar hitch not fitted at time of test.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,370 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Towbar ball hitch not fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,694 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 30,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,585 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,868 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 24,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,163 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,953 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 NXK is a 2005 MG Zr in Red 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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

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

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