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HN05 LWG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,404 mi
Last recorded75,404 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LWG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,609 miles

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

both front headlights weathered

Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

both front headlights weathered

both nearside door handles are damaged but can still be opened from the outside

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,280 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,462 miles

Exhaust manifold heatshield insecure.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,770 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 45,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,460 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,451 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HN05 LWG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 HN05 LWG, 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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HN05 LWG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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