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RL54 GVO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,560 mi
Last recorded71,560 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 GVO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 71,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 69,376 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 69,396 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,600 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 51,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,421 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2020 45,418 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 42,890 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

center exhaust corroded

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,787 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 35,871 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 32,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 32,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 28,693 miles

both rear wheels tight to turn by hand

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 23 May 2012 26,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall[no cords visible]

o/s front tyre worn [very] low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2012 26,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in n/s front tyre outer sidewall[no cords visible]

o/s front tyre worn [very] low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2011 24,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre chunks out of outer side wall no cords visible plus offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 23,353 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 23,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,429 miles

nearside plus offside front tyres worn on inner edges plus scuff mark in near side front tyre no cords visible

Fail 30 Apr 2009 20,426 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 14,701 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 GVO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RL54 GVO, 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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RL54 GVO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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