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MA05 XZX

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,275 mi
Last recorded165,275 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 165,275 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 165,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

rear silencer has temporary hanger

Pass 31 Oct 2013 158,702 miles

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

clutch pedal loose

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,820 miles

slight grease leak on near side cv boot

Pass 4 Oct 2011 88,921 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,920 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 182,387 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 182,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,370 miles

Near side tyre starting to perish on side wall

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,096 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 94,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,648 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 68,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,873 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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MA05 XZX is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA05 XZX, 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 MA05 XZX registered?

MA05 XZX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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