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AX54 UJD

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,406 mi
Last recorded100,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,413 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 96,407 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 86,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,643 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 77,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,516 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 69,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,435 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine oil has mixed with water suspect head gasket issue

Fail 10 Oct 2013 64,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,349 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,885 miles

front brake pads low (advise replacement)!

rear exhaust in poor condition & slight blow

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,351 miles

handbrake lever reserve travel poor

Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,351 miles

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

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

handbrake lever reserve travel poor

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 UJD is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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