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DF55 VCP

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,453 mi
Last recorded87,453 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VCP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,453 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 87,453 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,448 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 85,448 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,431 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,327 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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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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