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VU05 ODJ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,479 mi
Last recorded162,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 162,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 143,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 143,041 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,400 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,398 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,107 miles

n/s/r of car/chassis crumple zone has been damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 52,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,133 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 ODJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ODJ, 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 VU05 ODJ?

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What year was VU05 ODJ registered?

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

Is VU05 ODJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ODJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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