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AX54 UBP

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,005 mi
Last recorded55,005 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UBP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 55,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,509 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 46,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear back box rusty..............

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,482 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,825 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s n/s front tyre feathering on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,130 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise hand brake at 20% min standard 16%

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

advise offside rear inner tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,236 miles

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

advise air bag light on indicating system fault

advise front brake pads due for change

advise nearside rear door handle defective

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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AX54 UBP is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AX54 UBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 UBP registered?

AX54 UBP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is AX54 UBP safe to buy?

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