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DE05 EJY

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery not clamp in properly so has minimal movement

brake fluid level low

bushes on both front antiroll bar links deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion round both front top shockabsorber mounts

exhaust rubber missing from in front of backbox but others securing unit

piece rattling about on exhaust catalyst section

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,787 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 56,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 50,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,866 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,771 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 42,771 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,282 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 EJY is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

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

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