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CA54 OVO

2005 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,651 mi
Last recorded142,651 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 142,651 miles

front exhaust flexy slight blow

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2013 142,359 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust flexy slight blow

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,200 miles

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Sep 2012 133,120 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside headlight

Pass 7 Sep 2011 118,372 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Slight movement in nearside headlight

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,545 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2008 60,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,417 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,931 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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CA54 OVO is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CA54 OVO, 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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CA54 OVO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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