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AD54 GHJ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,368 mi
Last recorded94,368 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 GHJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,368 miles

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 94,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,993 miles

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape and worn close to limit...205/45ZR17

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,993 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to limit

nearside rear tyre going out of shape and worn close to limit...205/45ZR17

Pass 18 Jun 2013 72,582 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 72,582 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight bind nearside rear brake.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 66,197 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 66,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,961 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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AD54 GHJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD54 GHJ, 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 AD54 GHJ registered?

AD54 GHJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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