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CU54 EDX

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,633 mi
Last recorded95,633 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 EDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,633 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,586 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,319 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 62,578 miles

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 11 Feb 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,269 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 56,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,277 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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CU54 EDX 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 78.6%.

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 CU54 EDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU54 EDX registered?

CU54 EDX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is CU54 EDX safe to buy?

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