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AX54 UAL

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,840 mi
Last recorded104,840 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UAL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 104,840 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underseal covering body

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various places from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 101,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,138 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,742 miles

Both Upper ball joint gaiters are deteriorated but have substance (grease) preventing the ingress of dirt

General rusting to suspension and underbody, but not excessive

SRS lamp intermittent Fault, wants attention, Drivers seat sensor

Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,742 miles

Both Upper ball joint gaiters are deteriorated but have substance (grease) preventing the ingress of dirt

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Presenter has replaced wheels with other alloy wheels and tyres. Wheels that were presented foul the front on lock to lock (4.1.D.2)

General rusting to suspension and underbody, but not excessive

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged Was rectified when presenter changed wheels / prs during test (4.2.A.1a)

SRS lamp intermittent Fault, wants attention, Drivers seat sensor

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Switched off with obd reader, carried out testing procedure light distinguished. suspect issue with seat sensor on drivers, side (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,741 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp aim needs adjusting, also flick needs adjusting both lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Siezed, Grabbing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSF Upper Arm Suspension Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated Worn but preventing the ingress of dirt (Slight split)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,795 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 68,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,725 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,926 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,311 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,533 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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AX54 UAL is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX54 UAL, 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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AX54 UAL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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