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KN05 NWX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NWX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated slight play

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 82,071 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated slight play

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,699 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 56,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,561 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2013 50,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,952 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,368 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 32,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,088 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 21,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s front seat base material loose

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted

o/s/f seat belt twisted

play in n/s/f wheel bearing advise replacement

windscreen chipped advise replacement

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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KN05 NWX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN05 NWX, 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 KN05 NWX registered?

KN05 NWX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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