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CE05 LXB

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,961 mi
Last recorded58,961 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 LXB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,952 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 30,333 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,081 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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CE05 LXB is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE05 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE05 LXB?

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What year was CE05 LXB registered?

CE05 LXB is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LXB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE05 LXB have outstanding finance?

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