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VX05 TFJ

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 TFJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2017 76,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,739 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,643 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 60,643 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,183 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,422 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VX05 TFJ is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VX05 TFJ, 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 VX05 TFJ registered?

VX05 TFJ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is VX05 TFJ safe to buy?

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