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AV05 VYM

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VYM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 73,683 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,970 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 65,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 46,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,198 miles

advise all four tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2008 19,492 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 19,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VYM is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

Is AV05 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VYM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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