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SY55 APX

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 APX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,567 miles

o/s/f fog light inoperational

Fail 27 Nov 2018 73,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inoperational

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2016 69,566 miles

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

coolant warning light on

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,566 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant warning light on

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,374 miles

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

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner

Fail 27 Nov 2015 67,374 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

eml light on

o/s/f tyre worn on outer

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2014 63,871 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind at o/s/f

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 60,442 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,745 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 57,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,974 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,926 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,372 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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SY55 APX is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY55 APX, 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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SY55 APX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 9 October 2005.

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