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PJ05 DJV

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,114 mi
Last recorded60,114 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 DJV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,114 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,841 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 34,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,043 miles

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

o/s wiper blade slight split

Fail 5 Apr 2008 23,043 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)

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

advise tracking to be checked

o/s wiper blade slight split

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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PJ05 DJV is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ05 DJV, 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 PJ05 DJV registered?

PJ05 DJV is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 DJV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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