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FH05 UAZ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 UAZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box resting on rear anti-roll bar

rear brake discs heavily pitted

nsf & osf tyre outer/inner edges worn and chopping out

Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin not through balljoint thread (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub end (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box resting on rear anti-roll bar

rear brake discs heavily pitted

nsf & osf tyre outer/inner edges worn and chopping out

Fail 16 Jan 2018 61,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,839 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 55,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,708 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 38,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,216 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,997 miles

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

nearside front floorpan corroded

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside front floorpan corroded

srs light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,845 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,824 miles

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

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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FH05 UAZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH05 UAZ, 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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FH05 UAZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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