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CE05 NAO

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 NAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,141 miles

205/50zr16

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/50zr16

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 84,205 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 29 May 2014 84,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 76,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 74,238 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,156 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front brake binding

power steering and alternator belts deoteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2011 69,156 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding

power steering and alternator belts deoteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,093 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 50,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 50,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,875 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 NAO is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE05 NAO, 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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CE05 NAO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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