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AX54 UEV

2005 MG Zr

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,102 mi
Last recorded73,102 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UEV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,102 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,102 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,831 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear door dented/damaged

Offside Front door window inoperative

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear door dented/damaged

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

Offside Front door window inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,643 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 19 Dec 2013 58,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,898 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,788 miles

1/ near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,008 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 UEV is a 2005 MG Zr in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UEV, 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 UEV registered?

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

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