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RN54 MZT

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,453 mi
Last recorded67,453 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 MZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,453 miles

both nrearside tyres misshaped

Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,599 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF wheel buckled

Oil leak

SRS light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,111 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF wheel buckled

Oil leak

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

SRS light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,007 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 54,007 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 47,938 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 29,775 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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RN54 MZT is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RN54 MZT, 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 RN54 MZT registered?

RN54 MZT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is RN54 MZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 MZT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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