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PJ54 HVZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2010 102,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 95,149 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag warning lamp on

engine management lamp on.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

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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PJ54 HVZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 PJ54 HVZ, 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 PJ54 HVZ registered?

PJ54 HVZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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