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MG54 UTD

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG54 UTD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 90,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,693 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,725 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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MG54 UTD is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MG54 UTD, 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 MG54 UTD registered?

MG54 UTD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MG54 UTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG54 UTD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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