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AV54 VJX

2005 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VJX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,097 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Battery secured with tie-straps.

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

MIL on.

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor ring fractured. (3.4.2)

Nearside Drive shaft has excessive movement. Suspected circlip missing.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,891 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,043 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 83,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,467 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,253 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 62,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,520 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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AV54 VJX is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV54 VJX, 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 AV54 VJX registered?

AV54 VJX is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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