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CV05 MPX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,568 mi
Last recorded58,568 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MPX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 58,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front outter cv boots perished

nearside door mirror broken

nearside outter sill cover missing

nearside wing and door pillar damaged

offside outter sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front outter cv boots perished

nearside door mirror broken

nearside outter sill cover missing

nearside wing and door pillar damaged

offside outter sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in side wall offside front

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CV05 MPX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CV05 MPX, 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 CV05 MPX registered?

CV05 MPX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CV05 MPX safe to buy?

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