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DX05 OGO

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,460 mi
Last recorded86,460 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OGO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,460 miles

Cracked windscreen - lower edge.

Engine oil low.

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

O/s rear brake disk corrosion.

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

Wipers will not switch off.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,460 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/s rear brake disk corrosion.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cracked windscreen - lower edge.

Major engine oil leak, level low.

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers will not switch off.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s door handles deteriorated

n/s/f /n/s/r / o/s/r tyres slightly damaged

screen damaged but not affecting view to front

temp repair on exhaust mounting

Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s door handles deteriorated

n/s/f /n/s/r / o/s/r tyres slightly damaged

screen damaged but not affecting view to front

temp repair on exhaust mounting

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,262 miles

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

windscreen cracked but does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,834 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 54,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 48,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 48,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front brake discs worn, pads low.

Pass 15 May 2008 40,301 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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DX05 OGO is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX05 OGO, 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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DX05 OGO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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