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EF54 FWB

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FWB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,189 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides plus handbrake needs adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,236 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,111 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,706 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,273 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,435 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

srs warning light on

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,071 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

srs warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,958 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,605 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

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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EF54 FWB is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF54 FWB, 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

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What year was EF54 FWB registered?

EF54 FWB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is EF54 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 FWB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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