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CV05 MTX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,364 mi
Last recorded92,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,364 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 81,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,750 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,698 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 62,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 62,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 26,002 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 MTX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV05 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

CV05 MTX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is CV05 MTX safe to buy?

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