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GD05 LFJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LFJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front jacking point slightly corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,320 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,817 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 71,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,703 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,088 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 54,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,924 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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GD05 LFJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GD05 LFJ, 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 GD05 LFJ registered?

GD05 LFJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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