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CK54 XGH

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,208 mi
Last recorded102,208 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 XGH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,208 miles

Slight seep from steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust mounting rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,907 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust mounting rubber missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,551 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,739 miles

screen chipped n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

screen chipped n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,545 miles

man light on

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

man light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,754 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,160 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 55,155 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,192 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 57,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine steady bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 16,696 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 16,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,042 miles

1.5 Lts of engine oil added for emission test.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 13,008 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

1.5 Lts of engine oil added for emission test.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,256 miles

Damage to under side and fueltank of vehicle.

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

Plastic covers over sills not allowing full inspection.

Slight pley n/s/f/ steering rack.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 9,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Slight pley n/s/f/ steering rack.

Damage to under side and fueltank of vehicle.

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

Plastic covers over sills not allowing full inspection.

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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CK54 XGH is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK54 XGH, 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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CK54 XGH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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