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AX54 SVG

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,694 mi
Last recorded78,694 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 SVG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,694 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 78,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 71,794 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,323 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,492 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,853 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,500 miles

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn lolw on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 9 Dec 2008 37,394 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre worn lolw on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,446 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 23,164 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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 SVG is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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