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AX54 SZR

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,711 mi
Last recorded108,711 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,915 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 11 Apr 2015 84,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 73,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 66,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 59,943 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 59,943 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,093 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,573 miles

1. MINIMAL CLEARANCE BETWWEEN TYRE AND SPRING BEDS ON FRONT 2. FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,260 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 SZR is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

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

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