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AV05 UKC

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,289 mi
Last recorded45,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,289 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,287 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,876 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 30,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UKC is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

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

Is AV05 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 UKC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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