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DK05 RZX

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 RZX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 95,003 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gear linkage corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2018 93,313 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmemeber corroded

gear linkage corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,313 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front crossmemeber corroded

gear linkage corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,793 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 92,793 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,517 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,517 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,534 miles

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

n/s abs sensor secureing bolt missing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,921 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,181 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,951 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering slightly rough in operation

Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,951 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,368 miles

front drop links getting worn

handbrake travel lazy

nearside rear tyre right on legal limit

rear beam bushes getting worn

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2008 23,087 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,615 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)

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 RZX is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK05 RZX, 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 DK05 RZX registered?

DK05 RZX is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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