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WX08 HDZ

2008 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 HDZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 119,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 118,735 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Near side and off side sills covered not allowing full inspection

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 118,735 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Near side and off side sills covered not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,501 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 109,501 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 89,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,653 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 78,558 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,742 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,225 miles

Both front tyres wearing on their inside edges.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 66,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyres wearing on their inside edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,890 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 HDZ is a 2008 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HDZ, 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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What year was WX08 HDZ registered?

WX08 HDZ is a 2008 MG ZS, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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