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LX55 DWE

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,291 mi
Last recorded89,291 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DWE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (repaired joint) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,633 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking tank filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,016 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,760 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,371 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,480 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 47,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,142 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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LX55 DWE is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LX55 DWE, 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 LX55 DWE registered?

LX55 DWE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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