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GX05 LFR

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,838 mi
Last recorded54,838 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 LFR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 54,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,744 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 51,744 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 47,388 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 43,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 40,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 36,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 31,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 31,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,576 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn inner edges

rear exhaust cracked slight blow

small chips in screen

Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner wall cut (not to cord)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,748 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 21,748 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,357 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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GX05 LFR is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GX05 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX05 LFR?

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What year was GX05 LFR registered?

GX05 LFR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GX05 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 LFR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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