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MX05 USV

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 USV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 90,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 77,482 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 70,871 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 70,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 60,477 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 60,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 52,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2011 45,944 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut

Fail 27 May 2011 45,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has small cut

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,956 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 38,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,600 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,600 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 USV is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MX05 USV, 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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MX05 USV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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