2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 MG ZS MOT pass rate and common faults

252 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.8%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.8%
  4. Horn: not working2.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.6%
  2. Brakes18.3%
  3. Suspension15.5%
  4. Body & chassis9.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  8. Tyres2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 MG ZS?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2005 MG ZS cars passed their MOT first time, across 252 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 MG ZS?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 MG ZS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).