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SF55 TJV

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,852 mi
Last recorded10,852 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 TJV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 10,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 9,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 6,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 6,466 miles

small oil sepage from power steering rack

small sepage from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Dec 2012 6,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 6,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 5,519 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 5,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 4,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,307 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 3,596 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
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SF55 TJV is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey 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 SF55 TJV, 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 SF55 TJV registered?

SF55 TJV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SF55 TJV safe to buy?

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