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AV05 LZN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,290 mi
Last recorded119,290 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LZN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,290 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s no/plate light dull

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,815 miles

horn got a cold

silly dangley removed prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 696,591 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 69,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

h/gasket overheating problem

srs light on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2008 42,949 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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AV05 LZN is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LZN, 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 AV05 LZN registered?

AV05 LZN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AV05 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LZN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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