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DF54 ORW

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 ORW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 56,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 52,272 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 49,305 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 49,292 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,624 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,386 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 38,243 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,629 miles

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 26,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2010 22,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,513 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 ORW is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF54 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF54 ORW registered?

DF54 ORW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is DF54 ORW safe to buy?

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