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HX05 POF

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,644 mi
Last recorded57,644 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 POF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,546 miles

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre & Rear exhaust Corroded

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,364 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 36,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear brake bindinng slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,609 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 32,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 26,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

SRS light on.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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HX05 POF is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX05 POF, 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

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What year was HX05 POF registered?

HX05 POF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is HX05 POF safe to buy?

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