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V11 AFW

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,307 mi
Last recorded31,307 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 AFW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 31,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,099 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight tear causing grease to escape

Pass 26 Apr 2023 28,834 miles

Front antiroll bar link arms bushes cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,600 miles

low output from screen washers

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,193 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,133 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 19,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 15,047 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 13,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 13,184 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 12,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 11,620 miles

vehicle underside panels and components suffering from surface corrosion - may benefit from application of anti-rust wax treatment

Pass 17 Jan 2012 10,802 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 9,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,892 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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V11 AFW is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V11 AFW, 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 V11 AFW registered?

V11 AFW is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is V11 AFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V11 AFW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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