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LD05 UTY

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UTY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,309 miles

Oil leak

both outer cv boots have slight cracks

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 88,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer cv boots have slight cracks

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,088 miles

nearside front door handle loose

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front door handle loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,756 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 70,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 70,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,857 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,857 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,914 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 39,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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LD05 UTY is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LD05 UTY, 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 LD05 UTY registered?

LD05 UTY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LD05 UTY safe to buy?

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