MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Emissions not tested flexi leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
battery insecure
both wiper blades split on ends
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
battery insecure
both wiper blades split on ends
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake travel on legal limit recomend further inspection
offside front brake binding slightly and front brake imbalence on legal limit recomend further inspection/repair
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
handbrake travel on legal limit recomend further inspection
offside front brake binding slightly and front brake imbalence on legal limit recomend further inspection/repair
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV55 FXU is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 CV55 FXU, 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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CV55 FXU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2005.
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