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MM54 CAE

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 CAE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake discs slightly worn/scored/pitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2011 47,057 miles

both front and both rear brake discs pitted/scored

srs light illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2011 47,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front and both rear brake discs pitted/scored

srs light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,007 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,708 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 21,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre close to legal tread limit

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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MM54 CAE is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM54 CAE, 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 MM54 CAE registered?

MM54 CAE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is MM54 CAE safe to buy?

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