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DG05 WOA

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,861 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,036 miles

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

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

engine coolant light on

tempoary repair on rear exhaust mounting

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine coolant light on

tempoary repair on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,912 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,482 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,026 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

sump nut wet

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 WOA 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 WOA, 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 WOA registered?

DG05 WOA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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