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DE05 HFG

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,040 mi
Last recorded76,040 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 76,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrision present under body

covers on sills not alwing full inspection

oil leek from gear box

Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrision present under body

covers on sills not alwing full inspection

oil leek from gear box

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,400 miles

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

corrision under body

gear box oil leek

n/s hand brake low effert

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,400 miles

corrision under body

gear box oil leek

n/s hand brake low effert

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,706 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,150 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,871 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 HFG is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

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

Is DE05 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HFG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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