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DN03 LEW

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,955 mi
Last recorded95,955 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LEW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,245 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,523 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,523 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,266 miles

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,266 miles

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,052 miles

Front of vehicle damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,504 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,315 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2008 31,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 24,192 miles

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

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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DN03 LEW is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN03 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 LEW registered?

DN03 LEW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DN03 LEW safe to buy?

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