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DG05 LZC

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,982 mi
Last recorded113,982 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LZC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 113,982 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 113,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure engine mounting bracket to chassis bolt loose in bracket (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack gaiter slight oil leak (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front major oil leak from oil filter area under front

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 104,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,196 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,725 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,942 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 55,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,177 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 39,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs poor due to corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 25,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,711 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 LZC is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver 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 DG05 LZC, 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 DG05 LZC registered?

DG05 LZC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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