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VU05 ODT

2005 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ODT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 103,871 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 103,294 miles

Nearside Rear perished

Nearside Rear perished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks all over

Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,541 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged but not consider as sharp edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,103 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,535 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 9 Sep 2013 75,764 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges,and inner edges of tread are cracking all around.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,764 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges,and inner edges of tread are cracking all around.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,705 miles

rear brake discs,are in poor condition.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 70,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,509 miles

o/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,641 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,568 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 36,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ODT is a 2005 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VU05 ODT, 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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VU05 ODT is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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