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AE05 NSU

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NSU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,948 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 68,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,724 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper handbrake arm not returning fully (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath, around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,165 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 60,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,572 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,962 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,043 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,242 miles

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,244 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,480 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allwoing full inspection of steering components

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 19,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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AE05 NSU is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 58,252 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 NSU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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