MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
parking brake efficency just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
parking brake efficency just meets minimum requirements it appears that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroding
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted.
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted.
sill covers fitted.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
o/s and n/s front pads getting low.
o/s and n/s rear pads getting low.
sill covers fitted.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front rubber exhaust mounting missing
offside rear trailing arm main bush poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SK05 VLZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SK05 VLZ, 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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SK05 VLZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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