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J3 MGV

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,290 mi
Last recorded84,290 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 83,575 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 83,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

cover above brake pedal loose

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,109 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 83,051 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 79,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,187 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,135 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,131 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,911 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 63,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,762 miles

airbag light on

front brakes low

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

airbag light on

front brakes low

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,345 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished and worn heavy on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

airbag light on

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished and worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2008 26,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 26,152 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J3 MGV is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J3 MGV, 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 J3 MGV registered?

J3 MGV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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