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AX54 UEF

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,387 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 65,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 64,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,584 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,491 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 45,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,494 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 43,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Aug 2014 41,563 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 41,563 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,851 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,297 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,669 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 26,883 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,000 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 UEF is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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