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RX05 CUY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,758 mi
Last recorded99,758 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 CUY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 99,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2015 96,146 miles

Coolant leak coming from above gearbox

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Offside front brake very slightly binding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,942 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 89,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 74,610 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight corrosion on front floor sections

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 50,316 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 CUY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

RX05 CUY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is RX05 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 CUY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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