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C26 KMT

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,431 mi
Last recorded152,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 KMT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 152,431 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sils Corroded Outer and Inner

Fail 6 Sep 2025 152,431 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sils Corroded Outer and Inner

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,902 miles

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

corrosion front sub frame

innr and outer sills corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2021 151,085 miles

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

corrosion front sub frame

Fail 24 Mar 2021 151,072 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion front sub frame

nearside sill corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2020 150,330 miles

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

nearside front damp around inner steering rack joint gaitor

Fail 28 Mar 2020 150,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre down to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front damp around inner steering rack joint gaitor

Pass 26 Mar 2019 144,560 miles

Nearside Front damp around inner steering rack joint gaitor

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 138,037 miles

handbrake high

slight blow on exhaust backbox

Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,090 miles

exhaust front flexi blowing (borderline)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,287 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn sawtooth on inner edge.

Rear axle bushes worn.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn sawtooth on inner edge.

Rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,379 miles

condition of cv boots

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,185 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 85,166 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,921 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,409 miles

n/s front tyre 3mm depth

both front tyres begining to crack in tread grooves

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1 washer nozzle poor on n/s jet

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres begining to crack in tread grooves

n/s front tyre 3mm depth

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,969 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,539 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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C26 KMT is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C26 KMT, 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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C26 KMT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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