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AX54 SXP

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,048 mi
Last recorded94,048 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,048 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 94,048 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 88,619 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 88,615 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,069 miles

Interior mirror not fitted.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 80,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Interior mirror not fitted.

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,728 miles

3RD stop lamp innop.

Battery loose on tray.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 70,728 miles

3RD stop lamp innop.

Battery loose on tray.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 63,827 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,432 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 55,386 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,056 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside & nearside wiper blade split at ends

Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside & nearside wiper blade split at ends

power steering deive belt deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,044 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear 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 SXP is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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