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AY05 WBJ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,563 mi
Last recorded74,563 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WBJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,563 miles

engine management light on

front brake disc's lipped

srs light on

top cam belt cover missing

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light on

front brake disc's lipped

srs light on

top cam belt cover missing

Pass 31 May 2011 71,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2011 71,695 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,010 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,857 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 40,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s/f hub

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 WBJ 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 60%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

AY05 WBJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AY05 WBJ safe to buy?

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