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AO05 AFY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,876 mi
Last recorded48,876 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AFY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,876 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 48,875 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,447 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre Valves Cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Front both front tyres stating to crack between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 26,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,524 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,153 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,231 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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AO05 AFY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO05 AFY, 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 AO05 AFY registered?

AO05 AFY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 AFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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