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FE05 XHO

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,577 mi
Last recorded92,577 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XHO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 92,577 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion underneath

Fail 15 May 2021 92,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion underneath

Pass 18 May 2020 84,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 84,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,488 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 83,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 81,974 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 81,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,115 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,799 miles

advise replacment or repair offside outer door handle

fuel tank rusting

nearside front floor pan rusting

nearside rear foot and handbrake readings low

Fail 24 Feb 2012 52,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise replacment or repair offside outer door handle

fuel tank rusting

nearside front floor pan rusting

nearside rear foot and handbrake readings low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,583 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 45,524 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,253 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,304 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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FE05 XHO is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE05 XHO, 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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FE05 XHO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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