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CN55 CZZ

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CZZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 113,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,348 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 31 Mar 2017 100,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,345 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,743 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracked and perished

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,819 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,883 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,874 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 63,867 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,735 miles

Centre 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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CN55 CZZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CZZ, 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 CN55 CZZ registered?

CN55 CZZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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