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CX05 XYM

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 XYM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,785 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,240 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,637 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 64,635 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 45,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,017 miles

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

ns rack arm gaiter slight wetness of fluid

Fail 29 Apr 2014 40,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

ns rack arm gaiter slight wetness of fluid

Pass 2 May 2013 35,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osr + nsr tyre heavily perished between tread attension is most definatly needed

Fail 1 May 2013 35,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre low in pressure

osr + nsr tyre heavily perished between tread attension is most definatly needed

Pass 1 May 2012 30,757 miles

rear brake pads getting down check in 2000 to 3000 miles

rear tyres perrishing between tread and egdes of sidewall may need attension in the near future

Fail 30 Apr 2012 30,755 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads getting down check in 2000 to 3000 miles

rear tyres perrishing between tread and egdes of sidewall may need attension in the near future

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 15,840 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,524 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 XYM is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX05 XYM, 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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CX05 XYM is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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