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LX55 DYW

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,847 mi
Last recorded122,847 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DYW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 122,847 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 87,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 58,669 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 58,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 537,878 miles

offside front tyre inner edgewearing thin

Fail 20 Dec 2013 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner edgewearing thin

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,684 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,684 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 13,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,701 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 DYW is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DYW, 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 DYW registered?

LX55 DYW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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