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AV05 LZU

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,732 mi
Last recorded58,732 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 58,732 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 58,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 46,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,250 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

rear exhaust has slight corrosion at joint

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

rear exhaust has slight corrosion at joint

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,503 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,467 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 30,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting low and wear in both discs

Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,688 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,864 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 LZU 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 72.7%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

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

Is AV05 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 LZU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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