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CX55 AMU

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 AMU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,330 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,621 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,079 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,030 miles

steering rack has a slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,441 miles

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

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 37,441 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,824 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 19,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,800 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil filter starting to corrode

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 AMU is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CX55 AMU, 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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CX55 AMU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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