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WJ05 LRE

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LRE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,648 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

poor quality accident repair o/s/f

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,630 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Engine Coolant Level Low

Engine Oil Level Low

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,740 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 53,707 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

CLUTCH OPERATION FAULTY

DAMADGE DRIVERS FRONT CHASSIS TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

VEHICLE HAS HAD REPLACEMENT PAS REAR 1/4 PANEL SECOND HAND

Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,129 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 49,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,128 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,888 miles

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2008 34,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2007 31,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 31,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc worn

off front inner drive shaft gaitor split

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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WJ05 LRE is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ05 LRE, 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 WJ05 LRE registered?

WJ05 LRE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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