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AV05 LVU

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 79,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 79,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,992 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,343 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,933 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,933 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,446 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 27,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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AV05 LVU is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AV05 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 LVU?

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What year was AV05 LVU registered?

AV05 LVU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is AV05 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LVU shows 14 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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