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LJ05 PCY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PCY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system surface corrosion

wiper blades worn

Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,354 miles

Central Exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 27,219 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 19,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 14,001 miles

both front tyres thining on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 11,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,541 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 5,148 miles

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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LJ05 PCY is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJ05 PCY, 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 LJ05 PCY registered?

LJ05 PCY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is LJ05 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 PCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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