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VX55 NFD

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NFD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 115,168 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

General corrosion

Headlight lenses and images poor

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S Foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,429 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

No reverse lamps.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Braided hoses not adequately mounted and chaffing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

No reverse lamps.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint locking devise missing. (split pin)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Braided hoses not adequately mounted and chaffing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly fitted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Braided hoses not adequately mounted and chaffing. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 112,140 miles

Both sides front floors corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi section armour broken,rear silencer clamp corroded

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,136 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a))

Both sides front floors corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi section armour broken,rear silencer clamp corroded

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 107,215 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside (1.7.5a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Offside front (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,176 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

passan ger door can not be opened from inside

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,384 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,626 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,291 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres are wearing on edges

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 NFD is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NFD, 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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VX55 NFD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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