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AX54 VYG

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,353 mi
Last recorded82,353 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,353 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,353 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged and rear both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 72,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,544 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 69,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid leval low

engine light on

front brake worn down

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,638 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 42,599 miles

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

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

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 28 Jul 2010 36,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,973 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 VYG is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

AX54 VYG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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