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RV05 TFA

2005 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,578 mi
Last recorded50,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 TFA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,578 miles

Light underside corrosion and rust.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 49,630 miles

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,013 miles

FRONT JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2023 46,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,351 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,214 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 38,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 37,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,934 miles

Rear exhaust is very corroded and has a small leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 30,405 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections have become very corroded

Front pads require checking at next service

Ns front tyre has worn to 2mm [195/60/15v]

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Feb 2014 30,405 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust sections have become very corroded

Front pads appear low

Ns front tyre has worn to 2mm [195/60/15v]

Os front tyre has worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,867 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint has become very corroded [requires replacement]asap

Fail 5 Feb 2013 27,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust joint has become very corroded [requires replacement]asap

Pass 7 Feb 2012 25,013 miles

centre and rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,516 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,605 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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RV05 TFA 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 86.4%.

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 RV05 TFA, 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 RV05 TFA registered?

RV05 TFA is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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