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CE05 XFG

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 81,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 68,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 55,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 47,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 20,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge advise tracking may need adjusting

both rear tyres perished

cut in offside front tyre

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 XFG is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XFG, 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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What year was CE05 XFG registered?

CE05 XFG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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