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VX55 DTV

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 DTV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,080 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,572 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 60,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,726 miles

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

centre exh deteriorated

non oblig mirror missing

spare missing

Fail 30 Sep 2013 57,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

centre exh deteriorated

non oblig mirror missing

spare missing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,694 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,694 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

N/S/R tyre cracking

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle ran out of fuel

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

battery dead

battery insecure

tyres underinflated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r door wont open inside or out

Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

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

o/s/r door wont open inside or out

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,290 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/ front and rear tyre side walls damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2010 47,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/rear tyre has damage to sidewall

non oblig mirror missing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 May 2009 29,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 29,202 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 Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 20,581 miles

Both front tyres are at 1.6m limit.

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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VX55 DTV is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX55 DTV, 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 VX55 DTV registered?

VX55 DTV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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