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NX55 JJO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 JJO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,773 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit but ok at time of test

both front tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded mark in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded mark in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake discs worn and scored

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit but ok at time of test

both front tyres worn on inner edge but ok at time of test

Nearside Rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,556 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,808 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

Pass 7 May 2013 45,937 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 45,937 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 35,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,083 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,715 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 22,692 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,980 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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NX55 JJO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJO, 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 JJO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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