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AV05 WYP

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,931 mi
Last recorded104,931 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WYP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 104,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 103,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 99,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge block tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge block tread cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,513 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 95,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,958 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 92,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,515 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,610 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,053 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 59,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,816 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil filter rotten and leaking oil!

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear outer door handle insecure

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,505 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,532 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 WYP is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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