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MG03 FLY

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,999 mi
Last recorded140,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG03 FLY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 140,999 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 140,999 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 134,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside screen marked

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 129,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside screen marked

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

side skirts fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,447 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,931 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,548 miles

centre exhaust cracked were pipe enters front of middle box

front outer cv boots perished

Pass 31 May 2012 81,293 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 81,275 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S FRONT BRAK DISC

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2011 70,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 57,182 miles

front b/pads worn/ discs pitted on inside

n/s/f tyre on 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 1.8mm inner edge

stone chip zone b

Fail 28 May 2010 57,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front b/pads worn/ discs pitted on inside

n/s/f tyre on 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 1.8mm inner edge

stone chip zone b

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 45,458 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,458 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,885 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall,but it is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,885 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall,but it is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MG03 FLY is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MG03 FLY, 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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MG03 FLY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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