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CV55 EXR

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,050 mi
Last recorded38,050 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 EXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,050 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,165 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 37,165 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 36,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 36,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 wheels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,428 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 36,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 33,331 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,928 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,191 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has some travel

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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CV55 EXR is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CV55 EXR, 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 CV55 EXR registered?

CV55 EXR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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