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MV05 AZJ

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 AZJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 106,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 99,642 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 99,642 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,926 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 88,297 miles

handbrake close to reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2019 77,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,019 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2018 58,013 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2017 54,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 45,042 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 39,925 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 35,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2013 35,406 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 30,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,183 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 16,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 7,617 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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MV05 AZJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV05 AZJ, 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 MV05 AZJ registered?

MV05 AZJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is MV05 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 AZJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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