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PX05 WEC

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WEC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 66,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,230 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 60,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified not fitted in place on catalytic converter because missing on vehicle (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2023 50,689 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 40,562 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,560 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2017 39,333 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,670 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal power steering pump is weeping (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,130 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,763 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,392 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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PX05 WEC is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX05 WEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX05 WEC registered?

PX05 WEC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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