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LG05 ZLY

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,876 mi
Last recorded63,876 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZLY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front floor/sills rusty

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to rust

rusting around nearside and offside rear roll bar mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front floor/sills rusty

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to rust

rusting around nearside and offside rear roll bar mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,644 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to rust

offside mirror requires attention

Fail 10 Oct 2016 59,644 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills starting to rust

offside mirror requires attention

Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,150 miles

light rust on neaersde and offside rear inner sills

Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light rust on neaersde and offside rear inner sills

Pass 6 Oct 2014 53,049 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,049 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolantcap missing.

Pass 17 May 2013 47,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,123 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,123 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 4 May 2011 38,852 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,390 miles

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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LG05 ZLY is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 ZLY, 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 LG05 ZLY registered?

LG05 ZLY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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