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AY05 WCA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WCA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,467 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Exhaust front flexy breaking up

Exhaust inter pipe holed and blowing at rear flange

Exhaust manifold/downpipe heat shield insecure

N/s/r tyre worn on shoulders and low tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lap belt reciever outer case damaged

Rear wiper rubber missing and not clearing

Slight engine oil leak (oil filter)

Water in boot

Fail 30 Apr 2012 107,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Clutch pedal rubber split

Exhaust front flexy breaking up

Exhaust inter pipe holed and blowing at rear flange

Exhaust manifold/downpipe heat shield insecure

N/s/f tyre worn on shoulders and low tread

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear lap belt reciever outer case damaged

Rear wiper rubber missing and not clearing

Slight engine oil leak (oil filter)

Water in boot

Pass 4 May 2011 91,979 miles

rear wiper blade completly split.

Fail 4 May 2011 91,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear wiper blade completly split.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 81,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 81,212 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2009 65,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

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 WCA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WCA, 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 AY05 WCA registered?

AY05 WCA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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