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A5 OVS

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

52,298 mi
Last recorded52,298 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OVS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,546 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades split at ends

Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface scars in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,966 miles

surface scars in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,977 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,904 miles

slight imbalance of front brakes

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Fail 2 Dec 2009 32,904 miles

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

slight imbalance of front brakes

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,947 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,947 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper torn

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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A5 OVS is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A5 OVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 OVS registered?

A5 OVS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is A5 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 OVS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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