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CX54 XHW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 XHW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,645 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,615 miles

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

advise both front wipers torn

Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,511 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise both front wipers torn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,907 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,008 miles

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

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 XHW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

CX54 XHW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is CX54 XHW safe to buy?

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