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AX54 SZD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,065 mi
Last recorded124,065 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,065 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,065 miles

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

Stop lamp not working x 2 (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 111,124 miles

Engine oil leak.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 111,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,082 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,411 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,617 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,349 miles

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

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,472 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,455 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SZD 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 60%.

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

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