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CX05 EUZ

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,429 mi
Last recorded113,429 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 EUZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 113,429 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip broken (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,259 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 89,896 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 86,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,246 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 EUZ is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX05 EUZ, 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 EUZ registered?

CX05 EUZ is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is CX05 EUZ safe to buy?

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