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AV05 UHF

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,797 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,797 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,056 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread/splits appearing in inner sidewalls

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 24 Feb 2018 49,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres wearing low on tread/split appearing in inner sidewalls

nsr brake disc & pads showing signs of heat build up

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 40,752 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 35,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,081 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 18,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,379 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 UHF is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

AV05 UHF is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AV05 UHF safe to buy?

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