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FV54 TKO

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,420 mi
Last recorded76,420 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 TKO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,420 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 70,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 66,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,826 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 60,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,467 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,604 miles

both outer cv boots cracking slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

rear disks corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,083 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 20,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,957 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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FV54 TKO is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FV54 TKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 TKO registered?

FV54 TKO is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is FV54 TKO safe to buy?

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