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CH55 MET

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 MET
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,013 miles

n.s.f tyre worn on both inner and outer edge

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2014 54,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n.s.f tyre worn on both inner and outer edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,525 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 52,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf tyre worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,734 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,398 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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CH55 MET is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CH55 MET, 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 CH55 MET registered?

CH55 MET is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 November 2005.

Is CH55 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH55 MET shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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