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G8 MTM

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,254 mi
Last recorded44,254 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MTM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 44,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 41,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 38,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,135 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 3 Aug 2019 25,693 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,213 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 20,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,819 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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G8 MTM is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G8 MTM, 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 G8 MTM registered?

G8 MTM is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is G8 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 MTM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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