MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Handbrake almost at end of travel
Front number plate poor
N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
O/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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