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A8 UMG

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,621 mi
Last recorded56,621 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 UMG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 56,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2015 56,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 52,082 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,687 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,287 miles

coolant light on

power st/belt cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 41,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 31,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 2,303 miles

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

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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A8 UMG is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 UMG, 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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How do I check the history of A8 UMG?

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What year was A8 UMG registered?

A8 UMG is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is A8 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 UMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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