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DF54 EZN

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,624 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking and stepped on inner edges.(strong advise)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres cracking and stepped on inner edges.(strong advise)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Mar 2013 63,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,081 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 57,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,128 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,929 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,213 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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DF54 EZN is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF54 EZN, 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 DF54 EZN registered?

DF54 EZN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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