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HF05 JVE

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 JVE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested n/s/f tyre showing cords (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing brake hose (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,236 miles

205/45r17

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 May 2014 60,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

205/45r17

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

top air intake hose incorrectly fitted slight oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 54,921 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 54,917 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 48,052 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 48,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Airbag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 43,279 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2009 38,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,166 miles

Offside Rear 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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HF05 JVE is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF05 JVE, 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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HF05 JVE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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