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WA05 OEC

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 OEC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 59,632 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,621 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,852 miles

tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2021 57,852 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 18 May 2019 57,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 54,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 52,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,358 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 50,650 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 48,151 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 OEC is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WA05 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

WA05 OEC is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is WA05 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA05 OEC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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