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NX55 BCO

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 BCO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front FLOOR PAN RUSTED & HOLED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear OUTER DOOR HANDLES LOOSE

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc rusted on braking surface. engine man lamp on.

Rear HAND BRAKE LOW READINGS BOTH SIDES

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (small section rust spot) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (small section rust spot) (3.6.B.2c)

engine manegment lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 61,544 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 53,535 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front fog light missing also front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 53,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front fog light missing also front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,174 miles

front and rear breake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 25,174 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear breake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 19,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,496 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 14,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NX55 BCO is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BCO, 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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NX55 BCO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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