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GN05 ORC

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,114 mi
Last recorded90,114 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 ORC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,114 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no reading due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,667 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 88,655 miles

Emissions not tested due to car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis rail box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 85,428 miles

Bonnet has 1 of 2 latch posts missing, But does securely close

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both gaiters close to limit for MOT test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

N/S/F Jacking point severely corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2020 85,428 miles

Bonnet has 1 of 2 latch posts missing, But does securely close

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both gaiters close to limit for MOT test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

N/S/F Jacking point severely corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Taped up hole in lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bad connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bad connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point is slightly corroded

Offside Front jacking point is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,750 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

EML on

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,736 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perished / cracking

EML on

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,702 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,943 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 60,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,546 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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GN05 ORC is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GN05 ORC, 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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GN05 ORC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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