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NX05 NSV

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,616 mi
Last recorded96,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 NSV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 96,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside vehicle structure generally corroded but not weakened

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,466 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 94,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 94,459 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,610 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 82,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,262 miles

Central Front Lower air con pipe to compressor very corroded

Front both front chassis legs to flooe sections corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck very corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower air con pipe to compressor very corroded

Front both front chassis legs to flooe sections corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel filler neck very corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

side skirts fitted on sill

Fail 5 Jul 2016 67,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

side skirts fitted on sill

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,383 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,889 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,258 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 41,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 30,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 30,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NSV is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSV, 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 NSV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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