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AE05 USO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,115 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 25,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,877 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,439 miles

clutch judders on pull away

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 USO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 USO, 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 USO registered?

AE05 USO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is AE05 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 USO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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