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MX05 ORN

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,077 mi
Last recorded108,077 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 ORN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,077 miles

All four tyres have cuts on Outter edges,but are not excessive enough to fail

Both front tyres worn on Outter edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear pipe and front flexi pipe detiorated,but not leaking (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides of vehicle (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank very corroded,but does not leak

Incorrect date of first registration,should read 02/08/2005 according to big registration card

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 108,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/cat or downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn to 3.5 mm

Centre exhaust rusty & thin at joint with rear silencer

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3.5mm

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.m mm approx (3.5.1g)

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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MX05 ORN is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MX05 ORN, 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 MX05 ORN registered?

MX05 ORN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is MX05 ORN safe to buy?

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