CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF54 ZSW

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZSW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 92,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 88,713 miles

Underside Corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,766 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 73,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,166 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner tread low

offside front tyre inner tread low

Fail 29 Jan 2014 68,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre inner tread low

offside front tyre inner tread low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,442 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,290 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,290 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,104 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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF54 ZSW is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF54 ZSW, 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

How do I check the history of GF54 ZSW?

You can check the full history of GF54 ZSW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF54 ZSW registered?

GF54 ZSW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is GF54 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 ZSW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF54 ZSW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF54 ZSW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.