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DE05 EKH

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,405 mi
Last recorded43,405 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EKH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,984 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 30,388 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,225 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

big bore fitted

both rear tyres req asap tread cracking

handbrake req inp excess travel

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,506 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 EKH is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EKH, 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 EKH registered?

DE05 EKH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DE05 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 EKH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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