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HX05 PPK

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,028 mi
Last recorded124,028 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 PPK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 124,028 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 124,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 114,308 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 114,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,018 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,312 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,077 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 86,077 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,739 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,590 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,273 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED...

Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,273 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON...

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED...

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,425 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 28,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 PPK is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PPK, 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 PPK registered?

HX05 PPK is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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