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VU05 MKC

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MKC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 107,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,038 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,351 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket detatched

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 10 Oct 2017 99,351 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket detatched

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,063 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Driveshaft oil seal ()

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,800 miles

Front section of exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front floor/sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside of windscreen has a sticker encroaching into the swept area but not by more than 40mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front floor/sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 16 Oct 2015 74,794 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Front section of exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front floor/sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Nearside of windscreen has a sticker encroaching into the swept area but not by more than 40mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front floor/sill area corroded but not considered to be excessive

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,612 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 69,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,950 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,134 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,971 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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VU05 MKC is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU05 MKC, 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

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What year was VU05 MKC registered?

VU05 MKC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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