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CD53 LEG

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD53 LEG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 91,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 78,455 miles

nsr tyre nail in

Fail 18 May 2023 78,455 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

nsr tyre nail in

Pass 21 May 2022 71,060 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,910 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 70,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 69,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,012 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,411 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,928 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,388 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

os rear brake effort slightly low. foot brake nor hand brake lock

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,023 miles

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

ns rear tyre getting low

rear brakes uneven. (os low)

rear exhaust box short. (inside rear bumper)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 31,815 miles

front brake pads getting low

ns front tyre 2.5-3.0mm

ns washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust box rusty (not blowing)

srs light stays on (failure next year)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windscreen chipped zone A & B

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,901 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,808 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 14,808 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 9,500 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,500 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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CD53 LEG is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CD53 LEG, 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 CD53 LEG registered?

CD53 LEG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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