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LF05 VEP

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,763 mi
Last recorded36,763 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VEP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,763 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

air bag light on

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2009

car missfireing on idle

hole in off side front bumper

near side rear bumper slight loose

rear discs rusty

Fail 14 Aug 2009 36,763 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car missfireing on idle

hole in off side front bumper

near side rear bumper slight loose

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,763 miles

tested in wet conditions

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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LF05 VEP is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF05 VEP, 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 LF05 VEP registered?

LF05 VEP is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LF05 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 VEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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