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SH54 XNT

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,186 mi
Last recorded120,186 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XNT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,754 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 111,607 miles

nsf front floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 111,607 miles

nsf front floor slightly corroded

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,585 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 99,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2014 82,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,193 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,002 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,002 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 16 Sep 2009 59,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,974 miles

oil leak cam box cover & cam seals

wiring in boot insecure

Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

oil leak cam box cover & cam seals

wiring in boot insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,947 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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SH54 XNT is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SH54 XNT, 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 SH54 XNT registered?

SH54 XNT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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