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FE05 GHY

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 73,548 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,009 miles

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

Slight cracks in tread patterns

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 53,630 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 49,281 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 49,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,298 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,470 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 34,494 miles

Both front tyre have started to crack slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,494 miles

Both front tyre have started to crack slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,868 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 25,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,350 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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FE05 GHY is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FE05 GHY, 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 FE05 GHY registered?

FE05 GHY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FE05 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 GHY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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