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NX54 LYR

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 LYR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,083 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 89,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,262 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank corroded

nearside front floor section corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 39,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,362 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,604 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,783 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,090 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,784 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 14,909 miles

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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NX54 LYR is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc 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 NX54 LYR, 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 NX54 LYR registered?

NX54 LYR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is NX54 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX54 LYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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