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GF54 ZTD

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,463 mi
Last recorded74,463 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZTD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,463 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 74,455 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,277 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,277 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,613 miles

Exhaust flexi split but not leaking exhaust gas

Nearside Front Cut in Tyre but not through to cords.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,956 miles

front pads worn low

slight lip on front discs

Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 36,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,211 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

wipers smeering

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,211 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

wipers smeering

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,766 miles

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

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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GF54 ZTD is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GF54 ZTD, 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 GF54 ZTD registered?

GF54 ZTD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is GF54 ZTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 ZTD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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