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DS54 FVN

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 FVN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,852 miles

offside front brake binding and shows signs of excessive heat

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 19 Mar 2016 72,852 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake binding and shows signs of excessive heat

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,562 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,230 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted across tread

offside front door interior trim loose

offside rear tyre slightly distorted across tread

rear exhaust section deteriorated internally

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,318 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 51,314 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,965 miles

front brake imbalance high

nearside front fog lamp damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside windscreen wiper split

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,645 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2008 32,037 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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DS54 FVN is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS54 FVN, 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 DS54 FVN registered?

DS54 FVN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for DS54 FVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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