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CN55 CYU

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2019 86,889 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested due to excess of water in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 83,355 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,199 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,991 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,865 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake lever has slight sideways movement

Fail 8 Sep 2011 50,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,158 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,813 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,811 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)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,052 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,047 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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eng man light on

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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CN55 CYU is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CN55 CYU, 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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CN55 CYU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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