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CU05 LLA

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,994 mi
Last recorded81,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 LLA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 81,981 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 73,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 62,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,189 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,018 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,116 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 27,116 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CU05 LLA is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU05 LLA, 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 CU05 LLA registered?

CU05 LLA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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