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CX54 USL

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,069 mi
Last recorded82,069 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 USL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,736 miles

o/s n/s/r arches slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,018 miles

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

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

o/s n/s/r lower arches slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s n/s/r lower arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,349 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 36,349 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,726 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 25,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CX54 USL is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX54 USL, 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 CX54 USL registered?

CX54 USL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is CX54 USL safe to buy?

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