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OU05 JGY

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,222 mi
Last recorded94,222 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 JGY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 94,222 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,865 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 77,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,565 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,941 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

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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OU05 JGY 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 90.9%.

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 OU05 JGY, 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 OU05 JGY registered?

OU05 JGY is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is OU05 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 JGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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