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AE05 USW

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 USW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,342 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 70,342 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,678 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 52,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,983 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 42,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,203 miles

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)

power steering belt starting to crack

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,840 miles

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,931 miles

Front and rear pads over 70% worn.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,931 miles

Front and rear pads over 70% worn.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,009 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 10,325 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 USW is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver 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 USW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 USW registered?

AE05 USW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is AE05 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 USW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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