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AU05 LNZ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,320 mi
Last recorded94,320 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 LNZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,836 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,523 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)

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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AU05 LNZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU05 LNZ, 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 AU05 LNZ registered?

AU05 LNZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AU05 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 LNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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