MOT Status
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148,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sill corroded
both subframes and components corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/wheel arch/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sill corroded
both subframes and components corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides @ both trailing arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Hazard warning switch inoperative [switch stuck in position] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [at both sides @ both trailing arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))
Hazard warning switch inoperative [switch sticking] (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
Offside Rear Small bulge in tyre swidewall, possibly manufacturing mark. REGULAR MONITORING ADVISED
Rear Exhaust support broken
Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and frnt and rear chassis sections.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam pattern and light output considered acceptable.
Offside Rear Small bulge in tyre swidewall, possibly manufacturing mark. REGULAR MONITORING ADVISED
Rear Exhaust support broken
Surface corrosion in inner sills/floors, boot floor and frnt and rear chassis sections.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake binding
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
air bag light staying on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light staying on
n/s/f outer door handle loose
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WJ05 RTX is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 RTX, 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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WJ05 RTX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 April 2005.
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