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NX55 AYC

2005 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 AYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 142,956 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 142,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2020 135,056 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,503 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre edges worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 110,914 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,210 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 102,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,440 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorating in places

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,440 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

exhaust corroded/deteriorating in places

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded at welds/joints/hangers

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded/split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded at welds/joints/hangers

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded/split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 78,055 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and lipped , very slight bind

N/S/F seat belt clip removed before test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 78,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear brake discs corroded and lipped , very slight bind

N/S/F seat belt clip removed before test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,095 miles

slight damage to n/s rear bumper

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,411 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2009 56,411 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/rear tyre weasring slightly on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,368 miles

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

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

slight side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

very slight oil leak from front of engine

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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NX55 AYC is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NX55 AYC, 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 NX55 AYC registered?

NX55 AYC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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