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T3 UCS

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 UCS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,228 miles

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

Offside Rear axle bush perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout

Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,218 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Rear axle bushes slight perished

general corrosion

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,258 miles

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

engine management light on

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,067 miles

Ecu light on

Near side front cv gaitor worn

Nearside front door handle damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Ecu light on

Near side front cv gaitor worn

Nearside front door handle damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn

Nearside rear bumper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,168 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,287 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,265 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oz alloy wheels fitted on vehicle/presented on re-test

Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,525 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 15,525 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)

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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T3 UCS is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T3 UCS, 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 T3 UCS registered?

T3 UCS is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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