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DE05 HFT

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,484 mi
Last recorded41,484 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,229 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 May 2017 19,880 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 19,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 11,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 8,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,539 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 HFT is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

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

Is DE05 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HFT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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