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AV05 UBU

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,777 mi
Last recorded38,777 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,777 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper brackets damaged and boot floor not within prescribed area,

Fail 30 Oct 2010 29,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear bumper brackets damaged and boot floor not within prescribed area,

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,413 miles

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

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 UBU is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU registered?

AV05 UBU is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AV05 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 UBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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