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FH05 UBZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,721 mi
Last recorded90,721 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 UBZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,721 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 90,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,581 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting rubber. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint locking devise missing.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint locking devise missing.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,429 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front floors corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,715 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on the edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Jul 2015 50,416 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on the edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,900 miles

both rear tyres worn close to leagal limits

n/s front tyre has slight side wall damaged

n/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

slight engine oil leak

slight exhaust blow rear box joints

Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,945 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

small nick near side rear tyre inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 34,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to front brake discs

small nick near side rear tyre inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 28,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,274 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing close to wear markers

Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,295 miles

near side dip beam aim on upper limit

near side head light lower edge slight movment

small chip outside swept area

Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,471 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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FH05 UBZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH05 UBZ, 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 FH05 UBZ registered?

FH05 UBZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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