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AX54 UER

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,453 mi
Last recorded101,453 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 UER
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2012 101,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

half of n/s screen washer not working.

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 101,453 miles

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

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

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

half of n/s screen washer not working.

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/r foot & handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,161 miles

Half of nearside screenwasher not working.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,161 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Half of nearside screenwasher not working.

Offside rear brake disc badly pitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes need attention (binding)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,380 miles

Rear brakes need attention (binding)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,270 miles

rear brake pads look low ???

Fail 6 Oct 2009 56,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all brake discs grooved and worn

offside front brake starting to bind

rear brake pads look low ???

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,953 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 41,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,465 miles

rear brake pads look to be low

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 UER is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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