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FX05 NNL

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,359 mi
Last recorded130,359 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 NNL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 130,359 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 129,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnett catch loose

centre exhaust touching body work

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,253 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2013 112,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

off side front tyre close to limit

rear discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,105 miles

both front c.v boots pershing

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,877 miles

exhaust rusty

near side front tyre on legal limit and bald on edge

off side front tyre close to legal limit and bald on edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rusty

near side front tyre on legal limit and bald on edge

off side front tyre close to legal limit and bald on edge

Pass 17 May 2010 48,278 miles

front c.v boots perishing

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 17 May 2010 48,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front c.v boots perishing

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,910 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 May 2008 22,801 miles

air bag worning light stays on

both front tyres worn close to legal limit ( advise replacement ) 205 45 ZR 17

front brake pads wearing low

off side rear tyre perrished

sill trims fitted

Fail 22 May 2008 22,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

air bag worning light stays on

both front tyres worn close to legal limit ( advise replacement ) 205 45 ZR 17

front brake pads wearing low

off side rear tyre perrished

sill trims fitted

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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FX05 NNL is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FX05 NNL, 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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FX05 NNL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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