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NX05 MXA

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,106 mi
Last recorded90,106 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 MXA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,106 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,105 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 83,508 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,952 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 69,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,976 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres low & offside rear door handle faulty

Pass 5 Apr 2010 49,987 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,371 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 MXA is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXA, 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 NX05 MXA registered?

NX05 MXA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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