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EU05 UWM

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 UWM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,231 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

B/ fluid resovoir low

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,222 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 42,585 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 36,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EU05 UWM is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EU05 UWM, 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 EU05 UWM registered?

EU05 UWM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is EU05 UWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 UWM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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