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AX54 WEJ

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,385 mi
Last recorded57,385 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 WEJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,385 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 57,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,899 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,935 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,025 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,916 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,648 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 27,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,801 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,801 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,846 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 15,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 WEJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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