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PO55 GCV

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,968 mi
Last recorded62,968 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GCV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 62,968 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 62,968 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,627 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Fail 28 Apr 2014 46,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 13 May 2013 43,885 miles

horn weak

Pass 2 May 2012 41,087 miles

offside rear brake disc corroding on outer face

Pass 9 May 2011 38,335 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 38,335 miles

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

offside front tyre worn beyond legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge

surface rust on nearside and offside rear brake discs

suspect incorrect treacking alignment due to excessive front tyre wear

Pass 7 May 2010 35,414 miles

centre rear seat belt plastic cover broken

nearside rear sidelamp dim

Pass 7 May 2009 29,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,841 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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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PO55 GCV is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PO55 GCV, 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 PO55 GCV registered?

PO55 GCV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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