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LX55 DWN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,609 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,973 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 113,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 110,830 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,767 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 100,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,035 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 82,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,843 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,147 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DWN is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LX55 DWN, 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 LX55 DWN registered?

LX55 DWN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is LX55 DWN safe to buy?

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