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DM54 GRS

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,194 mi
Last recorded62,194 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM54 GRS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,194 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 62,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 57,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,648 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 52,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 49,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,226 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,994 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing.

Fail 10 May 2017 36,991 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread.

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box tail pipe missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 36,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 29,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,903 miles

advise fading to front headlight lenses

advise heavy corrosion to front brake discs

advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack and on 3mm

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack

advise power belt spliting

Pass 4 Feb 2012 23,312 miles

advise condition of power steering belt

advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack

advise offside front tyre starting to crack and worn on edges

advise offside rear tyre starting to crack

advise screen chipped

advise slight dampness to steering rack

strong advise to nearside front washer aims

Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,937 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 18,878 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil low

Offside front tyre worn, 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,585 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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DM54 GRS is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DM54 GRS, 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 DM54 GRS registered?

DM54 GRS is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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