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M321 JLB

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,100 mi
Last recorded34,100 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 JLB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 34,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 33,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 32,755 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 32,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,334 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 29,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,968 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,865 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,866 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,702 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,296 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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M321 JLB is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M321 JLB, 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 M321 JLB registered?

M321 JLB is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is M321 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 JLB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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