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AY05 OBC

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OBC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 59,656 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 59,656 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,689 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 41,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,284 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,707 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Apr 2012 24,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,619 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,460 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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AY05 OBC is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 OBC, 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 AY05 OBC registered?

AY05 OBC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AY05 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 OBC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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