MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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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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NX05 MXS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 July 2005.
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