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FL05 AWW

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,600 mi
Last recorded114,600 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 AWW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,367 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,015 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 106,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,413 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 95,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,159 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 72,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,828 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,791 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 22,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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FL05 AWW is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL05 AWW, 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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FL05 AWW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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