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AV05 MFA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,540 mi
Last recorded69,540 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,540 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,463 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,805 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 MFA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFA, 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 AV05 MFA registered?

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

Is AV05 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 MFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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