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MJ54 VPD

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 VPD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,404 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

exhaust very rusty both sides of rear flange

nearside main beam headlight bulb fitted wrong

offside front brake back plate cporroded, breaking up and rubbing on disc slightly.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 35,869 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 35,869 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 27,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,596 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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MJ54 VPD is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MJ54 VPD, 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 MJ54 VPD registered?

MJ54 VPD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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