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P60 VLD

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 VLD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 75,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,678 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,047 miles

brakes req service

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,269 miles

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

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

wiper blades getting to need replacement

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 63,915 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 59,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 29 May 2012 59,252 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)

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 27 May 2011 50,609 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 50,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 40,182 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 40,181 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 28,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,618 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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P60 VLD is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P60 VLD, 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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P60 VLD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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