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DG05 OXB

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,557 mi
Last recorded96,557 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,824 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 73,824 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber limited damping affect

Nearside Front wiper arm slight play

Offside Front shock absorber limited damping affect

Offside Front wiper arm slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,759 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 68,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 67,403 miles

under carrage very dry

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,403 miles

corrosion visable ton/s front strengthening bar

Fail 4 Jul 2014 67,403 miles

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

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

corrosion on ns front strengthening bar

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,209 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 60,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,917 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,376 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 OXB is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

DG05 OXB is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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