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WK05 FVZ

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,161 mi
Last recorded187,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 FVZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 187,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 185,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 185,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 185,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 185,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 184,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 183,210 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 183,166 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 176,802 miles

Corrosion to floor pans

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 176,802 miles

Corrosion to floor pans

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 168,970 miles

Corrosion to floor pans

Exhaust system deteriortated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 156,722 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 141,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,862 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 126,819 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,104 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,040 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 7,751 miles

nsf door handle loose but door can be opened and latch closed

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,396 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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WK05 FVZ is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK05 FVZ, 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 WK05 FVZ registered?

WK05 FVZ is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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