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DE54 VPP

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 VPP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,739 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 77,714 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,694 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,804 miles

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

engine management warning light staying on

Fail 23 Nov 2013 60,722 miles

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

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

engine management warning light staying on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,212 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management warning light staying on

front tyres are a different size to the rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,029 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,207 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,207 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,578 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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DE54 VPP is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE54 VPP, 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 DE54 VPP registered?

DE54 VPP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is DE54 VPP safe to buy?

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