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MX55 HKF

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 HKF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear axle,trailing arms,suspension and braking.

underbody undersealed

Fail 25 Oct 2019 92,676 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underbody floor excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated underbody floor excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around the rear axle,trailing arms,suspension and braking.

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,917 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

wear to inner edge of nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,810 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,810 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,996 miles

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

nearside rear tyre mishaped on tread

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre mishaped on tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,143 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded both sides of rear joint

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,442 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,438 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,410 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 24,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,662 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,097 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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MX55 HKF is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HKF, 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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MX55 HKF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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