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AX54 TCV

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,452 mi
Last recorded71,452 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,452 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central SLIGHT EXHAUST LEEK ON BOX

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear CORROSION IN WHEEL ARCH

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front CORROSION IN WHEEL ARCH

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear CORRSION IN WHEEL ARCH

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 67,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 62,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 59,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,879 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING 2mm.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2mm.

SLIGHT OIL WEAP FROM NEARSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,739 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,737 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 44,146 miles

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

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

noise from rear brakes when applied

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,640 miles

slight drag on nearside rear brake.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,176 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,738 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURED.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 33,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BATTERY NOT SECURED.

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,533 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2mm IN PLACES.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

UNEVEN WEAR ON N/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,158 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,005 miles

SPLITS IN POWER STEERING PUMP BELT.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,278 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 TCV is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 TCV, 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 TCV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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