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AV05 VXX

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 101,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,507 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 68,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 61,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2009 47,556 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,556 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2008 34,737 miles

Both front tyres wornon inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 34,737 miles

Both front tyres wornon inner edge

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 VXX 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 VXX, 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 VXX registered?

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

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