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AX54 WBO

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,487 mi
Last recorded89,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 WBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,487 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 89,487 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front secction (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,299 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,002 miles

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

Nearside and offside front shock absorbers have a weakened dampening effect

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,041 miles

nail in NSR tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,041 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,067 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fluid round steering rack no leaks detected

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 38,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,100 miles

steering rack damp

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,502 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,054 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 34,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,885 miles

front tyres on wear bars

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 WBO is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WBO, 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 WBO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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