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WJ05 LRN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,040 mi
Last recorded111,040 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LRN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,040 miles

Offside Front floor/inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front floor/inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake efficiency low 16%

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,901 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims fitted obscuring sill panels

Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,090 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 91,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,236 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 83,162 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,077 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 58,529 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,947 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

strong advise both front tyres worn low on inner edges of the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 37,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 27,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,255 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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WJ05 LRN is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRN, 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

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What year was WJ05 LRN registered?

WJ05 LRN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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