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AV05 UHU

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,667 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes have light corrosion

ns and os outer sills can not be inspected covered by side skirt

Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes have light corrosion

ns and os outer sills can not be inspected covered by side skirt

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,361 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,719 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,969 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,006 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERSIDE

Pass 30 Aug 2018 58,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 54,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,739 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 16 Mar 2009 15,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,663 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front wiper split on end

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 UHU is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

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

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