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PX05 XLC

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XLC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,572 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 79,953 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2013 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion on both rear brake discs

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,136 miles

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Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,244 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 34,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,521 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 XLC is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

PX05 XLC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is PX05 XLC safe to buy?

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