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NX05 MXS

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,218 mi
Last recorded95,218 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 MXS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front halves of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front ABS rings corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underbody and components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 94,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front halves of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front ABS rings corroded

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to underbody and components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,749 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to o/s front floor

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 85,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to o/s front floor

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,136 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to front floors

Fail 16 Oct 2020 77,040 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion to front floors

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,705 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,115 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,159 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 MXS is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

NX05 MXS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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