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WA05 PXG

2005 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,826 mi
Last recorded155,826 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 PXG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 155,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 155,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 144,986 miles

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)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 110,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,400 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,778 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,252 miles

front tyres scrubbed on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 24,548 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 6,892 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 6,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WA05 PXG is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA05 PXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA05 PXG?

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What year was WA05 PXG registered?

WA05 PXG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is WA05 PXG safe to buy?

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