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DL05 BOW

2005 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,729 mi
Last recorded51,729 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL05 BOW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in LH side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,733 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn low and on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 38,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,223 miles

eml on

Fail 7 Jun 2016 37,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 29,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 24,689 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs corroed/

both rear brakes slighly binding.

n.s.r tyre slight mishaped

Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,654 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 23,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,596 miles

nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

rear brake discs rusty

slight play in front shockers

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,617 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,368 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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DL05 BOW is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL05 BOW, 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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DL05 BOW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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