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RX05 CMZ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 98,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,525 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,192 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,192 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,807 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,000 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre perished and worn outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2013 51,000 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s rear tyre perished and worn outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,438 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,221 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,960 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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RX05 CMZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX05 CMZ, 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 RX05 CMZ registered?

RX05 CMZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is RX05 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CMZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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