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AX54 UFW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,817 mi
Last recorded74,817 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 74,817 miles

Offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

Offside headlamp has weak beam image.

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel (inner rim)

Slight imbalance...front brakes.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,986 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,598 miles

NSR wheel slightly buckled and rim slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,598 miles

NSR wheel slightly buckled and rim slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,918 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 20,947 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 20,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UFW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

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

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