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NX05 UEW

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,538 mi
Last recorded105,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UEW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2014 105,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/side and n/side front tyre walls damaged slightly no cords exposed

plastic outer sill covers fitted

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,070 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 80,656 miles

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 62,458 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,564 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 UEW is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

NX05 UEW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NX05 UEW safe to buy?

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