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DA54 DDX

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,412 mi
Last recorded98,412 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 DDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 98,412 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside slight bind front brake

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind o/s/f/brake

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 86,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,760 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,246 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 82,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,829 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DA54 DDX is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA54 DDX, 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 DA54 DDX registered?

DA54 DDX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is DA54 DDX safe to buy?

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