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DE05 HFC

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

18,764 mi
Last recorded18,764 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 HFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 18,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2023 18,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2022 18,743 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 18,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 18,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,399 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,079 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,360 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 14,582 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,262 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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DE05 HFC is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DE05 HFC, 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 DE05 HFC registered?

DE05 HFC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DE05 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HFC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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