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05MH8396

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,684 mi
Last recorded53,684 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration05MH8396
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 53,684 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 53,684 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective 2nd (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

advise both front tyres on 3mm and worn to inner raised edges

advise both rear tyres on 3mm and starting to wear on edges

advise front brake discs corroded

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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05MH8396 is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 05MH8396, 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 05MH8396 registered?

05MH8396 is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 January 2005.

Is 05MH8396 safe to buy?

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