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DX05 WRF

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,526 mi
Last recorded65,526 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WRF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres out of shape

signs of overheating to rear discs

slight corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 24 Oct 2011 59,198 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

long parking brake travel

n/s headlamp aim on lower limits

signs of coolant leak

slight binding on o/s/f brake

some corrosion on floor panels

Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,198 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

long parking brake travel

n/s headlamp aim on lower limits

signs of coolant leak

slight binding on o/s/f brake

some corrosion on floor panels

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,412 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,557 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,079 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 WRF is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DX05 WRF, 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 DX05 WRF registered?

DX05 WRF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is DX05 WRF safe to buy?

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