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DK05 RLU

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 RLU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat cushion loose

Offside Front Drivers seat slightly loose on seat frame but still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. min 16%; actual tested 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside headlamp poor beam pattern structure

rear position lamps too bright , incorrect wattage

Fail 11 Mar 2021 117,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear stop and tail lights incorrect operation (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. min 16%; actual tested 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,206 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 113,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 109,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 109,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,579 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,300 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,460 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,257 miles

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

Front number plate delaminating

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

Nur tyre has a puncture

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 64,597 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,176 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 11 Nov 2010 44,176 miles

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,015 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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DK05 RLU is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DK05 RLU, 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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DK05 RLU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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