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AV05 UJO

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,968 mi
Last recorded84,968 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside reverse light out

Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,968 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside reverse light out

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,134 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,054 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 51,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,838 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,635 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,993 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,551 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 UJO is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

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

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