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DE05 EJG

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,596 mi
Last recorded85,596 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EJG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,477 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox flange (7.1.2)

Oil leak all over engine ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,054 miles

oil leak around engine

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,684 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,428 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre 3 nails

Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,025 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,025 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering lock mechanism defective

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,605 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering lock mechanism defective

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,007 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,776 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING OFF ON INSIDE EDGE /CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,723 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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DE05 EJG is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE05 EJG, 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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DE05 EJG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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