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DK55 JXN

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,512 mi
Last recorded54,512 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 JXN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust section heat shield loose

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 13 Dec 2017 54,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust section heat shield loose

nearside front cv boot perished

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,117 miles

nearside mirror loose

Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,115 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 37,131 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt jammed

Nearside Lower outer sill cover trim loose

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,498 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has deep age cracks.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,498 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has deep age cracks.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,254 miles

deep age cracks in o/s rear tyre,bonnet safety catch siezed.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 28,253 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

deep age cracks in o/s rear tyre,bonnet safety catch siezed.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,095 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 25,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 21,837 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,473 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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DK55 JXN is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK55 JXN, 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 DK55 JXN registered?

DK55 JXN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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