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CV55 MXG

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,399 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bars and perishing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bars and perishing

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but secure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front tyre valves deteriorated and slightly cracking

both front upper suspension mounting pescribed areas slightly corroded

both front upper suspension mounting pescribed areas slightly corroded

front flexi exhaust partially broken system slightly leaking

front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion as well as underside of vehicle

n/s/r and both front tyres just above legal requirements and also bold on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

both front tyre valves deteriorated and slightly cracking

both front upper suspension mounting pescribed areas slightly corroded

both front upper suspension mounting pescribed areas slightly corroded

front flexi exhaust partially broken system slightly leaking

front sub-frame showing signs of corrosion as well as underside of vehicle

n/s/r and both front tyres just above legal requirements and also bold on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,642 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 66,641 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

205/50/ZR16/87W. OF 0 OR 4 NR 6 NF 0mm.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,051 miles

205/50/R16/87W. OF 4 OR 4 NR 2.5 NF 4mm.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 58,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

205/50/R16/87W. OF 4 OR 4 NR 2.5 NF 4mm.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,371 miles

Both rear tyres slightly off-shape

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres slightly off-shape

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,383 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,906 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 23,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MXG is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV55 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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