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HW05 CMZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 72,257 miles

both rear exterior door handles loose

Fail 19 May 2017 72,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear exterior door handles loose

Pass 12 May 2016 69,015 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 69,015 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 59,536 miles

Nearside rear door handle insecure

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 59,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear door handle insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,519 miles

Nearside front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Nearside rear outer door handle insecure - door difficult to open as a result

Fail 30 May 2014 46,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front driveshaft seal leaking oil

Nearside rear outer door handle insecure - door difficult to open as a result

Pass 3 May 2013 35,324 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 15,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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HW05 CMZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HW05 CMZ, 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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What year was HW05 CMZ registered?

HW05 CMZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is HW05 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 CMZ shows 14 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.

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