CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE05 HFN

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,040 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,040 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,631 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 59,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 front tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,101 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 46,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FAULT 0N REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 25,489 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,115 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,115 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,781 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 4,094 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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE05 HFN is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE05 HFN?

You can check the full history of DE05 HFN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE05 HFN registered?

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

Is DE05 HFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 HFN shows 22 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.

Does DE05 HFN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE05 HFN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.