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CV05 ZBR

2005 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZBR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,690 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,631 miles

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

adv front and rear suspension components corroded slightly

adv slight corrosion on both front upper strut mount bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,348 miles

Adv rear axle bushes deteriated no play

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 surfaced (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,633 miles

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated no play at time of test

Adv slight corrosion on coil springs

Adv slight corrosion on rear shocker casings

Adv slight surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,355 miles

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

adv slight noise on offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,093 miles

adv centre exhaust cracked scurity on

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

adv off side rear tyre steping and cracking inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,182 miles

adv off side rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2012 52,182 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adv off side rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

adv slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,816 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

adv slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

unable to check rear inner brake pads also slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,415 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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CV05 ZBR is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBR, 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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CV05 ZBR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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