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MX05 USY

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,134 mi
Last recorded100,134 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 USY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 99,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 99,298 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 98,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 97,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,802 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,790 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 93,852 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 84,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 84,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 72,510 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 72,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,526 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,788 miles

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 USY is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USY, 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 MX05 USY registered?

MX05 USY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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