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NB05 OGL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,115 mi
Last recorded152,115 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OGL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 152,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lense (1.1.A.3d)

boot not checked full

Fail 11 Jul 2017 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint along front of engine (2.3.3b)

Offside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lense (1.1.A.3d)

boot not checked full

Pass 11 Jul 2016 139,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lot thinner than o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired lense cracked (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 139,071 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bushes moving on bolts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lot thinner than o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired lense cracked (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,540 miles

advise corrosion in suspension/chassis/and exhaust system

advise front exhaust flexi corrosion/broken

advise nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

advise nearside front outer c.v boot badly perished but grease tight

advise offside front outer c.v boot some perishing

advise rear exhaust mount (offside)rubbing anti roll bar bolt

advise slight damage to offside rear light lens

advise suction cup removed from swept area to pass mot when required

Fail 7 Jul 2015 129,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise corrosion in suspension/chassis/and exhaust system

advise front exhaust flexi corrosion/broken

advise nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers splitting

advise nearside front outer c.v boot badly perished but grease tight

advise offside front outer c.v boot some perishing

advise rear exhaust mount (offside)rubbing anti roll bar bolt

advise slight damage to offside rear light lens

advise suction cup removed from swept area to pass mot when required

Pass 10 Jul 2014 119,549 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low on edges

advise clutch pedal rubber condition

advise corrosion in suspension and general corrosion on underside

advise nearside headlamp does not work off up/down switch in cab

advise offside front outer c.v boot perishing and some pin prick sized holes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,295 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,877 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,597 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,636 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,603 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 44,603 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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NB05 OGL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NB05 OGL, 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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NB05 OGL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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