CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX55 AOB

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing (Lap Belt & Buckle Not Present) ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 92,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing (Lap Belt & Buckle Not Present) ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,694 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush effected both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corroded inner sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot opens (piece of wire connected on the inside latch too open )

corroded under vehicle front to back all components effected

plastic covers over outer sill of vehicle

rear lights tinted

Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,569 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush effected both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corroded inner sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot opens (piece of wire connected on the inside latch too open )

corroded under vehicle front to back all components effected

plastic covers over outer sill of vehicle

rear lights tinted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,943 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both inner sills corroded has plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2020 82,928 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section snap off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both inner sills corroded has plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Poor Condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Poor Condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 71,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,271 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,271 miles

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

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

Engine Management Light On

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,012 miles

Battery clamp loose advise repair

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,195 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

BATTERY LOOSE

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,289 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX55 AOB is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX55 AOB?

You can check the full history of CX55 AOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX55 AOB registered?

CX55 AOB is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is CX55 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 AOB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX55 AOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX55 AOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.