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CU05 UKA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UKA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 110,174 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,174 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 105,554 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,554 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seats fitted OSR and NSR limiting full inspection of adult belts

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,527 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,527 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,746 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,807 miles

n s f tyre small cuts

Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,518 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,624 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords or ply's

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

srs light on

Fail 30 Mar 2009 52,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords or ply's

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

srs light on

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

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 UKA is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU05 UKA, 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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CU05 UKA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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