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AE05 USH

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 USH
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,094 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 74,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 67,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,015 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 46,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,843 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 41,963 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 May 2011 41,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 34,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 30,362 miles

Oil leak

both front discs lipped and rusty

both rear discs rusty

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,215 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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AE05 USH is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AE05 USH, 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 AE05 USH registered?

AE05 USH is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is AE05 USH safe to buy?

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