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CN05 FCG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,811 mi
Last recorded91,811 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 FCG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 91,811 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,877 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,769 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,666 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,611 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,167 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,136 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FCG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CN05 FCG, 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 CN05 FCG registered?

CN05 FCG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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