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AV05 RXR

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,204 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,005 miles

C.v boots perishing

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Rear tyres tread stepped

Fail 22 Jan 2015 83,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

C.v boots perishing

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

Front pads getting low

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,228 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Front discs worn

Nearside and offside front c.v boots perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre chunk out of inner side wall no cords visible

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,980 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre chunk out of inner side wall no cords visible

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/srear tyre cut on sidewall [inner] no cords visible

s r s light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,867 miles

Airbag light is on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Fog light is cracked.

N/S/R Lamp is cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 33,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light is on.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Fog light is cracked.

N/S/R Lamp is cracked.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,441 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AV05 RXR is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV05 RXR, 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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AV05 RXR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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