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DG05 DVY

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,602 mi
Last recorded56,602 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,602 miles

damage to front bumper

exhaust flexi deteriating

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,597 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to front bumper

exhaust flexi deteriating

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,894 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,183 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,370 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,559 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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DG05 DVY is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG05 DVY, 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 DG05 DVY registered?

DG05 DVY is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DG05 DVY safe to buy?

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