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CX05 EVB

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,448 mi
Last recorded91,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 EVB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,448 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,352 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,349 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,896 miles

Offside Outer door handle loose

Fail 2 Oct 2020 77,876 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer door handle loose

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,357 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 104,356 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,396 miles

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

n.s.r.tyre tread wearing unevenly.

o.s.f.tyre worn to inner edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n.s.r.tyre tread wearing unevenly.

o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres are worn to the inner edges to the extent that the track may require adjustment.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,127 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 58,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,296 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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CX05 EVB is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX05 EVB, 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 CX05 EVB registered?

CX05 EVB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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