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HV05 AXY

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,857 mi
Last recorded100,857 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 AXY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Wiper blade poor

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,391 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,764 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit/bold on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on the limit/bold on the inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,207 miles

Nearside front headlamp polycarbonate lense deteriorated but beam image still visible in headlamp tester,advise new headlamp assy,

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,949 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

down pipe corroded

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

down pipe corroded

nsf osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,089 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,043 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 37,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,659 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 15,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV05 AXY is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV05 AXY, 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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HV05 AXY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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