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DN54 YOD

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,444 mi
Last recorded54,444 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 YOD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear wheel arches corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear wheel arches corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,287 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on sill backings

Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,281 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,217 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,088 miles

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 12 Feb 2016 36,082 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,913 miles

corrosion on abs rings

corrosion on subframe and suspension arms

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,650 miles

centre exhaust corroded at join to rear

front subframe corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished both sides

Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,650 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust corroded at join to rear

front subframe corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

rear axle bushes starting to split

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished both sides

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,908 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 22,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 19,157 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,157 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,087 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,087 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,997 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,987 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 6,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DN54 YOD is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DN54 YOD, 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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DN54 YOD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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