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DE05 EJX

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EJX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 93,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,665 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 86,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 86,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. does allow rear access.loose. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

centre exhaust mount not attached

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,099 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,067 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,596 miles

childseats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

handbrake travel high

minor leak from rear exhaust joint

sligh play in nearside front suspension arm bush

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,027 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has a high travel

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,695 miles

handbrake travel high

offside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,508 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 EJX is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue 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 DE05 EJX, 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 DE05 EJX registered?

DE05 EJX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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