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MV05 FXT

2005 MG Zs+

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,752 mi
Last recorded60,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zs+40,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FXT
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,752 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,752 miles

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

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,094 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,824 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 22,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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MV05 FXT is a 2005 MG Zs+ in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 40,422 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 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 FXT, 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 MV05 FXT registered?

MV05 FXT is a 2005 MG Zs+, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is MV05 FXT safe to buy?

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