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MV05 GYZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,952 mi
Last recorded79,952 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 GYZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak on rear silencer. gasket join (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,333 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres close to wheel archs

nearside front door handle loose

Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning lamp on

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant warning lamp on

front tyres close to wheel archs

nearside front door handle loose

Fail 1 Mar 2014 64,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant level low

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside front door handle loose

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,036 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

srs light indicating a fault

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,310 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,675 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,226 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,283 miles

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

front windows tinted

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 GYZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYZ, 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 MV05 GYZ registered?

MV05 GYZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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