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AV05 WTW

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,588 mi
Last recorded51,588 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WTW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 51,588 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 51,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre perished and split to cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre perished and split to cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 46,766 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate does not come on at all. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,205 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,288 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 41,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 37,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,468 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,050 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully check brake pipes due to shielding

Pass 7 Apr 2009 12,577 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 12,754 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 9,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,971 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 WTW is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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