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RL54 GVF

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 GVF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,238 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trail ing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,709 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS ON THE INNER SIDEWALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS ON THE INNER SIDEWALL NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE CORDS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,213 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,585 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,995 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,879 miles

offside front disc slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,598 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,685 miles

front exhaust flex. deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,697 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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RL54 GVF is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RL54 GVF, 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 RL54 GVF registered?

RL54 GVF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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