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NX55 BBV

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,157 mi
Last recorded113,157 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 BBV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 113,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

floor corroding behind front subframe mounts

front tyres devoid of tread at edges advise replace asap

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

floor corroding behind front subframe mounts

front tyres devoid of tread at edges advise replace asap

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Nov 2012 92,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 92,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 82,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,595 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,310 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 40,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,926 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inside

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 BBV is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX55 BBV registered?

NX55 BBV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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