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CX55 ALO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,939 mi
Last recorded142,939 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 ALO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,939 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 142,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,647 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens covers faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,044 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,255 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 97,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,025 miles

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

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

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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CX55 ALO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,155cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX55 ALO, 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 CX55 ALO registered?

CX55 ALO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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