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WJ55 GXO

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,673 mi
Last recorded60,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 GXO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,673 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 60,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 40,303 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,303 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 31,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 31,313 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 31,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,163 miles

emission test passed ok . but suspect fuel problem [ suspect intercooler leak ]

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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WJ55 GXO is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJ55 GXO, 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 WJ55 GXO registered?

WJ55 GXO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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