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AU55 DXB

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 94,953 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,736 miles

heavily wax oiled underside prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 71,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,393 miles

exhaust rear mount perished

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2019 70,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear mount perished

ns mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,481 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,362 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,276 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,191 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,737 miles

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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AU55 DXB is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU55 DXB, 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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What year was AU55 DXB registered?

AU55 DXB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 DXB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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