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MX55 EKN

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,745 mi
Last recorded21,745 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 EKN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,745 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,483 miles

nearside front tyre wall slightly worn

Fail 29 Dec 2008 18,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wall slightly worn

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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MX55 EKN is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX55 EKN, 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 MX55 EKN registered?

MX55 EKN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is MX55 EKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 EKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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