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AX54 YJZ

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,824 mi
Last recorded64,824 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,824 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,639 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,983 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,584 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 54,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 44,312 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,367 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,245 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,011 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 27,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,025 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)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Feb 2009 15,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 14,690 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 YJZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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