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AX54 SXM

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,725 mi
Last recorded97,725 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 97,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 88,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 88,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,945 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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking within tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 72,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 72,907 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,726 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 67,715 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet doesn't close fully

Pass 8 May 2013 60,573 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 60,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 51,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyre cracking on tread

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 May 2012 51,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyre cracking on tread

handbrake lever high

Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,283 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear wiper (blade) missing

Slight play at steering wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2011 44,283 miles

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

Damage to rear bumper

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated

Rear wiper (blade) missing

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,025 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing uneven

Pass 27 Jan 2009 25,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 16,427 miles

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

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

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 SXM is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

AX54 SXM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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