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SL54 VZB

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,067 mi
Last recorded90,067 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VZB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 90,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside chassis rails leading into floor pan sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output offside and nearside (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 87,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 84,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,788 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 72,779 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 58,090 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 58,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,445 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 43,086 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,853 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2009 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2008 24,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,843 miles

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

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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SL54 VZB is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SL54 VZB, 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 SL54 VZB registered?

SL54 VZB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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