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NC54 CUY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 CUY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,017 miles

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs are pitted, scored and in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2015 70,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs scored

rear brake discs are pitted, scored and in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,021 miles

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

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

corrosion to perscribed areas of the chassis

front discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 17 Jan 2013 57,535 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Middle and back boxes corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underbody starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,535 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Middle and back boxes corroded

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

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

Underbody starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,925 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

off side headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

off side headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,034 miles

backbox/middlebox joint corroded

both front tyres starting to wear

fuel tank starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,033 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs worn/corroded

backbox/middlebox joint corroded

both front tyres starting to wear

fuel tank starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,588 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,014 miles

handbrake travel just within limits

Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,633 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 31,633 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NC54 CUY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC54 CUY, 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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NC54 CUY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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