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HW05 CNA

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,682 mi
Last recorded50,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 CNA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 50,682 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 50,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,202 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,897 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,733 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,466 miles

could not assess brake pipe condition under vehicle as covered in wax

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,709 miles

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

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

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

front floors starting to corrode

Pass 8 May 2014 45,965 miles

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

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 14 May 2013 43,977 miles

brake pads 2/3 worn

exhaust flanges starting to corrode

exhaust flexi starting to detiorate outer part

raer suspension rubbers starting to perish

rear tyres n/s and o/s inner and outer edges getting low

Pass 12 May 2012 38,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 33,999 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,155 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 16,155 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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 CNA is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CNA, 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 HW05 CNA registered?

HW05 CNA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is HW05 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW05 CNA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW05 CNA have outstanding finance?

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