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DF05 AVV

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 AVV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 106,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,962 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv surface corrosion nsf and osf floor close to suspension mouting point

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,725 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 73,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,892 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,135 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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DF05 AVV is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF05 AVV, 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 DF05 AVV registered?

DF05 AVV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DF05 AVV safe to buy?

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