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AV05 WTP

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,976 mi
Last recorded87,976 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 87,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,545 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 84,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,399 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,649 miles

front exhaust flexi webbing split

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 56,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,090 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 20 May 2014 28,188 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2013 26,048 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 26,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 23,428 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 20,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,710 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,531 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 14,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 10,815 miles

offside front tyre wearing on 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 WTP is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

AV05 WTP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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