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CN05 EWW

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,398 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front drivers seat back is damaged ,but still locked in the upright position

Offside Front tyre is worn close to legal limit

Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

Offside Front drivers seat back is damaged ,but still locked in the upright position

Offside Front tyre is worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,205 miles

195/45r16 tyres fitted to front axel

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

Offside Front drivers seat is damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 195/40r16 tyres fitted to rear axel

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,201 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure not attached (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

195/45r16 tyres fitted to front axel

Nearside Rear tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

Offside Front drivers seat is damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear 195/40r16 tyres fitted to rear axel

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sidelights have slight blue tinge,but are predominantly white

handbrake lever is loose but secure

nearside front tyre is cracking

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 71,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sidelights have slight blue tinge,but are predominantly white

handbrake lever is loose but secure

nearside front tyre is cracking

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,727 miles

centre brake light not working

drivers inside door handle security

drivers seat security

exhaust noise level

handbrake travel

headlamp main beam bulbs slight blue tint

nearside and offside wiper blades split

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

nearside front tyre tread getting low and cut in sidewall

offside door mirror security

offside front tyre on legal limit

side to side movement in handbrake lever

Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,682 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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 Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

centre brake light not working

drivers inside door handle security

drivers seat security

engine management light on

exhaust noise level

handbrake travel

headlamp main beam bulbs slight blue tint

nearside and offside wiper blades split

nearside front sidelight slight blue tint

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

nearside front tyre tread getting low and cut in sidewall

nearside headlamp beam image faint

offside door mirror security

offside front tyre on legal limit

side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Aug 2011 48,303 miles

Engine has a rough idle

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,268 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,268 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,234 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,478 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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CN05 EWW is a 2005 MG Zr in Black 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 CN05 EWW, 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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CN05 EWW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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