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FX55 DAU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 DAU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,425 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,361 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,930 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just met image requirements (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just met image requirements (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,647 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 83,536 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,270 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 70,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,928 miles

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 64,928 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,643 miles

Both front tyres worn low (2mm) and sidewalls perishing

Both rear tyrs worn low (2mm) and sidewalls perishing

Exhaust back box corroded and outer skin peeling

Front brake discs lipping

Front brake pads wearing low

Slight dampness on power steering rack

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,557 miles

brake fluid below max leval

front pads look low

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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FX55 DAU is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX55 DAU, 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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FX55 DAU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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