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MF05 DZT

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 DZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 84,646 miles

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2023 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front lower arm rear bush mounting bolt missing but securely attached with another bolt

nearside rear brake hose slightly insecure

outer sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 84,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,144 miles

Brake pipe flexis insecure but are of the braided type.

Pass 25 May 2016 83,571 miles

Front Brake pipe flexi's caffing on suspenion.

Nearside Front A.B.S Wire chaffing on suspension.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe flexi's chaffing on suspension.

Fail 25 May 2016 83,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe flexi's caffing on suspenion.

Nearside Front A.B.S Wire chaffing on suspension.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe flexi's chaffing on suspension.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,005 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,403 miles

nearside front and all rear seats not fitted at time of test

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside front cv boot deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,175 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,838 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 55,788 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,261 miles

nail in near side front tyre

rear exhaust rusty

travel in hand brake

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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MF05 DZT 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 70.6%.

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 MF05 DZT, 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 MF05 DZT registered?

MF05 DZT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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