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NX05 MTF

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,799 mi
Last recorded65,799 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 MTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 65,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,788 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering belt cracked/split

Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering belt cracked/split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 36,305 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SRS warning light on

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2011 34,101 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 34,098 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 29,649 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,787 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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NX05 MTF is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NX05 MTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX05 MTF registered?

NX05 MTF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is NX05 MTF safe to buy?

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