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WX08 HDU

2008 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,087 mi
Last recorded149,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 149,087 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 149,066 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 140,288 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,675 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 132,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 123,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front end floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 118,621 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,810 miles

Centre & rear exhaust rusty.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,202 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,941 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges -- wheel alignment advised

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

Offside Front brake binding -- not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,667 miles

Offside Front some binding at o/s/front brake

some deterioration at rear brake discs --- not excessive

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,613 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 83,613 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,957 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,957 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,544 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,661 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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WX08 HDU is a 2008 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WX08 HDU, 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 18 years old, this MG ZS is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WX08 HDU is a 2008 MG ZS, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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