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GJ05 LZD

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 LZD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,342 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 59,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,769 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,240 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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GJ05 LZD is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ05 LZD, 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 GJ05 LZD registered?

GJ05 LZD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GJ05 LZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 LZD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ05 LZD have outstanding finance?

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