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DG05 LZJ

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LZJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,643 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,368 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 80,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,957 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Beam image incorrect. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OVERHEATED DURING TEST.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,109 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,206 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 49,001 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 49,001 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,472 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

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 tyres 205 45 17 and rear tyres 205 50 17

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,472 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 tyres 205 45 17 and rear tyres 205 50 17

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 25,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LZJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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