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OU54 VZZ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VZZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floor pans corroding

both side front chassis corroding

front tyres worn on edges and have some scuffing to sidewalls

fuel tank corroding

handbrake has a long travel

headlamp lenses deteriating and affecting beam immage

inner rear sills corroding

rear increase decrease verry close to fail limit

rear tyres out of shape

road wheels have some curb damage

sill covers fitted unable to acess sills for corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2013 97,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front floor pans corroding

both side front chassis corroding

front tyres worn on edges and have some scuffing to sidewalls

fuel tank corroding

handbrake has a long travel

headlamp lenses deteriating and affecting beam immage

inner rear sills corroding

rear increase decrease verry close to fail limit

rear tyres out of shape

road wheels have some curb damage

sill covers fitted unable to acess sills for corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,652 miles

srs light on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both ftont tyre sidewalls scuffed,and tyres wearing thin on inside

coolant temp reading higher than expected,warning lamp on

offside rear brake disc pitted/scored

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance,may require futher investigation/repair

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both ftont tyre sidewalls scuffed,and tyres wearing thin on inside

coolant temp reading higher than expected,warning lamp on

offside rear brake disc pitted/scored

rear footbrake showing slight imbalance,may require futher investigation/repair

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2010 65,123 miles

air bag warning lamp on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewalll scuffed

oil contamination nearside steering rack gaitor

stone chip out of swept area

unable to test n/s/r belt buckle as under seat squab

Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning lamp on dash

n/s/f tyre outer sidewalll scuffed

stone chip out of swept area

unable to test n/s/r belt buckle as under seat squab

Pass 19 Jan 2009 50,860 miles

power steering cap missing

Fail 19 Jan 2009 50,860 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in steering rack o/s

power steering cap missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,356 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OU54 VZZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OU54 VZZ, 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 OU54 VZZ registered?

OU54 VZZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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