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WA05 FRL

2005 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,280 mi
Last recorded47,280 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FRL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,280 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,384 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,551 miles

all 4 discs rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,488 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,515 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,496 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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WA05 FRL is a 2005 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA05 FRL, 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 WA05 FRL registered?

WA05 FRL is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WA05 FRL safe to buy?

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