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CX05 AYJ

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,916 mi
Last recorded101,916 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AYJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,916 miles

exhaust has leak of gases

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust has leak of gases

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,001 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 95,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe carrier corroded but pipes still secure

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 79,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 75,409 miles

battery security

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,116 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 59,233 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,635 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 36,469 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,918 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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CX05 AYJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CX05 AYJ, 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 CX05 AYJ registered?

CX05 AYJ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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