MOT Status
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119,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension Components Heavily Corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
Underside Heavily Corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension Components Heavily Corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
Underside Heavily Corroded
Front multiple suspension component bush's worn , too many to list individually
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rim of corrosion around inner circumference of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear multiple suspension component bush's worn , too many to list individually
coolant tank empty
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front multiple suspension component bush's worn , too many to list individually
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rim of corrosion around inner circumference of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear multiple suspension component bush's worn , too many to list individually
coolant tank empty
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn ( 205/45/17 w ) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/45/17 w ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped & worn ( 205/45/17 w) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (205/45/17 w) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge stepped & worn (205/45/17 w) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery and tray slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust condition flexi pipe/middle pipe corroded badly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly stepped out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underneath of vehicle and fuel tank corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe badly split/ blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery and tray slightly loose (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust condition flexi pipe/middle pipe corroded badly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly stepped out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underneath of vehicle and fuel tank corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
n/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded
Nearside Front Outer sill slight corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill slight corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer sill slight corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer sill slight corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M23 XJM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 M23 XJM, 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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M23 XJM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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