MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery not charging
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
fuel tank corroded
nail in n/s rear tyre
o/s and n/s windscreen wiper spindle bolts are loose
both front coil springs slightly corroded
both rear axle bush bonding slightly deteriated
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
eml light on
front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front discs worn
front pads wearing low
front sub frame slightly corroded
fuel tank slight corroded
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
power steering rack pipes slightly corroded
spare tyre flat
steering rack has a small leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front coil springs slightly corroded
both rear axle bush bonding slightly deteriated
both rear coil springs slightly corroded
eml light on
front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front discs worn
front pads wearing low
front sub frame slightly corroded
fuel tank slight corroded
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
power steering rack pipes slightly corroded
spare tyre flat
steering rack has a small leak
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF55 VCP is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 DF55 VCP, 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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DF55 VCP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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