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VX55 HSN

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 HSN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,070 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front inside door handle missing but door can be opened from inside

Fail 5 Dec 2017 48,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing ball joint (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckles trapped under rear seat unable to lift seat (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front inside door handle missing but door can be opened from inside

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,667 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 40,667 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 21,632 miles

n/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,466 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,478 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,255 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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VX55 HSN is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VX55 HSN, 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 HSN registered?

VX55 HSN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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