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M90 LTD

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,486 mi
Last recorded38,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 LTD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 12 V battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wipers inoperative on intermittant and fast speed.

Nearside Headlamp main beam bulb insecure.

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 25 Jul 2024 36,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 36,446 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 35,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,518 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,042 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,070 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,983 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 24,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,575 miles

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

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

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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M90 LTD is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M90 LTD, 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 M90 LTD registered?

M90 LTD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is M90 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 LTD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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