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NX05 NSO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,992 mi
Last recorded89,992 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 89,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 77,728 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 77,728 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 64,295 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 55,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 47,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,143 miles

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

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

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 NSO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

NX05 NSO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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