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LG05 ZMZ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,728 mi
Last recorded53,728 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,697 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 53,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 53,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,558 miles

Offside Front brake disc rusted and pitted but not affecting performance

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted but not affecting performance

Fail 28 Mar 2017 52,558 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc rusted and pitted but not affecting performance

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded and pitted but not affecting performance

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 46,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,967 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,359 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,556 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,321 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread is distorted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,332 miles

Nearside Front 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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LG05 ZMZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LG05 ZMZ, 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 LG05 ZMZ registered?

LG05 ZMZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LG05 ZMZ safe to buy?

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