MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside front headlamps light output slightly reduced (headlamps lens deterioated)
rear seats folded flat - uprighted seats to complete rear seatbelt checks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust section corroded
nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust section corroded
nearside wing mirror missing
engine lamp on indicating a fault
nearside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)
nearside wing mirror missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine lamp on indicating a fault
nearside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)
nearside wing mirror missing
Airbag (SRS) light on
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside wing mirror missing
Offside front tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)
Nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wing mirror missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside wiperblade deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside wiperblade deteriorated.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 HFY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DE05 HFY, 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 HFY registered?
DE05 HFY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is DE05 HFY safe to buy?
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