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WJ55 HPL

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HPL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,979 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear so unable to check seatbelt

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,287 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear anti roll bar D bushes perishing

n/s/r 205/50/-16-W tyre close to limit and paddled on inner edge

o/s/r 205/50/16-W tyre paddled on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2013 50,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear anti roll bar D bushes perishing

n/s/r 205/50/-16-W tyre close to limit and paddled on inner edge

o/s/r 205/50/16-W tyre paddled on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2012 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre section exhaust corroded

offside front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre section exhaust corroded

offside front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 13,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

wheel alignment ?

Pass 19 Jul 2010 13,355 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

wheel alignment ?

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,791 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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WJ55 HPL is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HPL, 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 HPL registered?

WJ55 HPL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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