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AX54 UEW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,312 mi
Last recorded104,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UEW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,243 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,426 miles

Both front brake disc's becoming worn

Slight side to side movement of handbrake lever

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,426 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc's becoming worn

Slight side to side movement of handbrake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,720 miles

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

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

Offside headlight bulb has clip missing to secure in place. Held in by peice of foam, but aim is ok at time of test

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlight bulb has clip missing to secure in place. Held in by peice of foam, but aim is ok at time of test

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,520 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,738 miles

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

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 UEW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

AX54 UEW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AX54 UEW safe to buy?

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