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CX05 HOH

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 HOH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,284 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON INNER &OUTER SIDEWALLS

Fail 22 Jul 2017 84,274 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front axle (1) suspension springs extreme ends are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1,e)

Nearside Front Inner wing within the integral area of the sub frame mounting point has corrosion present (2.4.A,3)

Nearside Front suspension prescribed area (floor area) mounting points has heavy corrosion present (2.4.A,3)

Nearside Rear tyre wall is contaminated with brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner tyre wall is contaminated with brake fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating (2.5.C.1,a)

Offside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8.B,2)

Offside Front seat belt webbing is damaged but not affecting the operation of, or significantly weakened at the time of the inspection (5.2.2,a)

Offside Front suspension prescribed area (floor area) mounting points has heavy corrosion present (2.4.A,3)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has a nail within (4.0)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 3.18 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present (4.1.D.1,a)

The bonnet within the integral area of the pin(s) has corrosion present (8.4.2)

The brake pipe(s) across the bulk head have surface corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)

The fuel tank is corroded (7.2.3)

The headlamp(s) European image kick - ups are too far right of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6,b)

The power steering reservoir fluid level has been over filled (2.3.1)

The spare tyre is under inflated (4.0)

There is a presence of engine oil indicating a leak (2,c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,831 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 205/45 on n/s.....205/50 on o/s (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,279 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,278 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 60,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 May 2014 60,686 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,295 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 29,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,732 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 HOH is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX05 HOH, 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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CX05 HOH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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