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CP54 UDE

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

693,721 mi
Last recorded693,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 UDE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 693,721 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 693,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,817 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 59,756 miles

osr axel bush distored

nsr axel bush distored

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,032 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 45,110 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 38,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 38,615 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,974 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriated and split

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

Front tyres are Run flat types ,fitted to normal rims.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,952 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front wiper blades deteriated and split

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

Front tyres are Run flat types ,fitted to normal rims.

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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CP54 UDE is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP54 UDE, 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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CP54 UDE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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