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CX55 AOG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 AOG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,623 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 110,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 106,943 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 106,943 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 103,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 102,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Fail 21 Jun 2019 97,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly deteriorated

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,480 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack boots wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,679 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,679 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,505 miles

both front tyres are wearing close to limit on there inner edge

rear exhaust section is corroding

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 AOG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AOG, 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 AOG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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