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A9 CBE

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CBE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 164,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 159,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,817 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 144,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 138,699 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 127,562 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

park brake performance only just met, nearside slightly low reading

Pass 11 May 2016 114,512 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured a little blue in colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front washers a little weak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 98,701 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 98,701 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 95,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 88,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 88,567 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 78,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 55,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 50,294 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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A9 CBE is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A9 CBE, 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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A9 CBE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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