MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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)
handbrake travel high
offside mirror damaged
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DE05 EJX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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