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HW05 CLX

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,973 mi
Last recorded136,973 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CLX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,973 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 136,973 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,708 miles

Rear brake discs rusting recommend replaced

engine oil leaks on all drive belts

Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs rusting recommend replaced

engine oil leaks on all drive belts

hand brake just met limit

Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,921 miles

Engine bay and underside covered in oil.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear brake disc(s) scored/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine bay and underside covered in oil.

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear brake disc(s) scored/corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 105,925 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 105,925 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside headlight dull

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,323 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 96,303 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,452 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,831 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,417 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,470 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,375 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 23,374 miles

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

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)

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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HW05 CLX is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HW05 CLX, 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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What year was HW05 CLX registered?

HW05 CLX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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