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MF05 EDL

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,806 mi
Last recorded59,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 EDL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,806 miles

srs lamp indicates a fault

Fail 4 Jul 2012 59,803 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

srs lamp indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,567 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,402 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,181 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 24,412 miles

ns front bottom arm centre shocker bush split

nsfront tyre wearing on inner edge

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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MF05 EDL is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MF05 EDL, 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 MF05 EDL registered?

MF05 EDL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MF05 EDL safe to buy?

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