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AV05 MFN

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,100 miles

clutch pedle rubber missing

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/srear suspension arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

sine steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

clutch pedle rubber missing

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/srear suspension arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

sine steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Feb 2013 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 30,372 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,664 miles

only one horn control working

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 MFN 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 77.8%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

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

Is AV05 MFN safe to buy?

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