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VE54 ULR

2005 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ULR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,524 miles

SRS light on dash

front tyres getting down to wear bars

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,957 miles

fuel tank rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2011 53,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank rusty

Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Srs light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,580 miles

Plastic sill trims fitted

Srs light on

Pass 24 Jan 2009 35,070 miles

plastic covers over outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2009 35,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers over outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,992 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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VE54 ULR is a 2005 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VE54 ULR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE54 ULR?

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What year was VE54 ULR registered?

VE54 ULR is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is VE54 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 ULR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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