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R88 ATJ

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,785 mi
Last recorded122,785 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 ATJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 114,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,184 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underbody undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,334 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,828 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 23 Jun 2014 69,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front discs and pads worn

Fail 10 May 2013 58,300 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 58,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 54,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 54,898 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 45,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,105 miles

Interior mirror has slight damage

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Tyre Size - 205/45 R 17

Fail 3 Jun 2009 32,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Interior mirror has slight damage

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre Size - 205/45 R 17

Pass 30 May 2008 23,281 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 23,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R88 ATJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 R88 ATJ, 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 R88 ATJ registered?

R88 ATJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is R88 ATJ safe to buy?

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