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PO55 GDX

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,870 mi
Last recorded106,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 GDX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,870 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has various points of corrosion but withstood CAT

Fail 5 Jul 2018 106,868 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ruptured pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle has various points of corrosion but withstood CAT

Pass 18 Jul 2017 99,907 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

various front suspension rubbers and boots deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,863 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

various front suspension rubbers and boots deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked in tread

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front brake discs lipped

several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,086 miles

ADVISE:- water light on.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 86,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE:- water light on.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,300 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2011 62,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,741 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 36,782 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 36,782 miles

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

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 GDX is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 PO55 GDX, 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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PO55 GDX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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