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OU05 XUD

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XUD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 95,092 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 92,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,664 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 88,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn inner edge (currently not exposing ply/cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 82,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 82,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 78,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,225 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 31,127 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 27,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 27,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,860 miles

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 15 May 2012 16,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 26 May 2011 8,866 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 8,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 8,075 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 5,427 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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OU05 XUD is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

OU05 XUD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is OU05 XUD safe to buy?

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