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HN05 LWL

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LWL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 95,590 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,796 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,817 miles

Oil filler cap missing

Fail 17 Mar 2020 89,817 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil filler cap missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside front- 205/45R17 Lowest point 3mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,086 miles

Brake pedal Judders and collapses when testing rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 84,086 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel When testing rear brakes (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal Judders and collapses when testing rear brakes

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,303 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,604 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,510 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,268 miles

rear discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,057 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,568 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,325 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 12,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) 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 LWL is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HN05 LWL, 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 LWL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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