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DK55 LPA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,335 mi
Last recorded112,335 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 LPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,909 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,792 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2013 94,293 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2012 83,080 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 83,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 79,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

none standard exhaust fitted

Fail 25 May 2011 79,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

none standard exhaust fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 74,902 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 69,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 53,774 miles

advised owner sunstrip on leagal limit of vision

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,658 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,903 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s rear tyreside wall

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 LPA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK55 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

DK55 LPA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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