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HF05 PVA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 PVA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,173 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,764 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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)

emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits just met min requirement

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 70,839 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 70,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 62,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,436 miles

Air bag light on all time

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,440 miles

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

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

cambelt?

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,593 miles

cambelt?

front wiper blades spilt

Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f wing and bumper damaged

rad poor condition

slight bad earthrear lights

sticker in screen not in sweep of wipers

Fail 24 Oct 2009 31,070 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are geting low on inner edges

front and rear discs are in poor condition

n/s raer tyre has a nail in it on inner edge

o/s front wing and bumper damaged

rad poor condition signs of leaking

slight bad earth rear lights

sticker on windscreen not in sweep of wipers

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 PVA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF05 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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