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LX55 DZP

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,506 mi
Last recorded94,506 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 DZP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,506 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated to the extent it is no longer proving hold

Engine overheating during examination

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint covered in grease, restricting the ability to inspect

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear exterior door handle stiff to open

Vehicle underside and related components rusty and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,506 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated to the extent it is no longer proving hold

Engine overheating during examination

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint covered in grease, restricting the ability to inspect

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear exterior door handle stiff to open

Vehicle underside and related components rusty and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,814 miles

both front floors corroded brake pipes corroded fuel tank corrodded sills covered

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,596 miles

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

nearside door handle slightly loose but still operates

osr abs wiring bolt loose but still holding secure

power steering pipe wet with oil but no leak detected

Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,454 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (7.3.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside door handle slightly loose but still operates

osr abs wiring bolt loose but still holding secure

power steering pipe wet with oil but no leak detected

Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,565 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,163 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,859 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,243 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Nearside rear brake has very slight bind.

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 37,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,873 miles

front tyres fethering on inner edges

off side front fog broken

rear tyres getting low

Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front tyres fethering on inner edges

off side front fog broken

rear tyres getting low

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 DZP is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

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

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