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AX54 TCY

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 TCY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,267 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,726 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 89,546 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,370 miles

Advise emissions not tested due to over heating & exhaust blow

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 75,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise emissions not tested due to over heating & exhaust blow

Advise engine covers fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,105 miles

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

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2014 53,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 47,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 47,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 42,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,253 miles

Rear brakes noisy in operation, advise inspection.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,097 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,010 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 TCY is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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