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PX05 XLG

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 XLG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,706 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 80,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag - engine light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 70,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,083 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 46,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 46,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,923 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 XLG is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PX05 XLG, 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 PX05 XLG registered?

PX05 XLG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is PX05 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 XLG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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