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LT05 XVG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XVG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,054 miles

Both headlamp lenses worn - pattern ok

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn/splitting

Engine management light on

Front jacking points/floorpans rusted and starting to corrode

Front number plate poor

O/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Rear brake discs rusted/pitted - performance ok

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,101 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn/splitting

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

O/s headlamp lens misted

Slight play in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

Underbody rusted in various places

Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,751 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn/splitting

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

O/s headlamp lens misted

Slight play in n/s/f suspension arm front bush

Underbody rusted in various places

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,892 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn/splitting

Engine management light on

Front exhaust flexi section worn

O/s headlamp lens worn

Power steering fluid low

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn/splitting

Engine management light on

Front exhaust flexi section worn

O/s headlamp lens worn

Power steering fluid low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,845 miles

Both front jacking points starting to corrode

Both rear inner sills rusted

Engine management light on

Front exhaust flexi section poor

Front number plate poor

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly & has nail in tread

O/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Poor connection on horn

Possible fluid leak on power steering system

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,840 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front jacking points starting to corrode

Both rear inner sills rusted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre & rear exhaust sections poor

Engine management light on

Front exhaust flexi section poor

Front number plate poor

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly & has nail in tread

O/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Possible fluid leak on power steering system

SRS light on - FUTURE FAIL

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light on

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust flexi poor

offside handbrake poor

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,567 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,109 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,109 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake almost at end of travel

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,835 miles

Front number plate poor

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,852 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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LT05 XVG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LT05 XVG, 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 LT05 XVG registered?

LT05 XVG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LT05 XVG safe to buy?

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