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AV05 SFN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,334 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 92,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,421 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 65,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r door inop

o/s/f brake judder

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,227 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 58,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r door handle faulty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,925 miles

airbag check light on

both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 2 Jul 2009 36,049 miles

o/s/f bottom arm inner bush worn , front brake pads worn low , front brake balance just within tolerance , rear number plate poor

Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/f bottom arm inner bush worn , front brake pads worn low , front brake balance just within tolerance , rear number plate poor

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Fail 1 Sep 2008 29,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

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 SFN 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 57.1%.

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 SFN, 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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AV05 SFN is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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