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FJ55 OVH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,628 mi
Last recorded51,628 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 OVH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,628 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,289 miles

Engine Management Light is on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished on tyre walls

Pass 3 Dec 2014 41,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight bind to offside front brake

Fail 26 Nov 2014 41,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake application is only just within limits advise further investigation

Slight bind to offside front brake

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,716 miles

N/S Rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,880 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 33,880 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 29,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 24,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,751 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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FJ55 OVH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FJ55 OVH, 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 FJ55 OVH registered?

FJ55 OVH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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