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AK05 VDC

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VDC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 74,467 miles

corrosion to floorpans,coilsprings,suspension mounts/components,pipes

corrosion to inner sills(outer sill covers fitted)

rear brake pads very low recommend replacement

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,388 miles

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

front floors and rear sills-floors corroding

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f inner tyre wall splitting

o/s/r brake pad low and slight bind

Pass 27 Jun 2014 65,544 miles

exhaust corroding and slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,946 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,946 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,001 miles

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

n/s/r slight bind

rear discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,867 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,651 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,464 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,464 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,711 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK05 VDC is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 VDC, 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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AK05 VDC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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