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WM54 FGE

2005 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,735 mi
Last recorded72,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 FGE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

bucket seats and harnesses fitted to front of the vehicle

rear seats and seatbelts have been removed from the vehicle

vehicles suspension has been modified - lowered on coil overs

Pass 31 Jan 2012 72,735 miles

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

bucket seats and harnesses fitted to front of the vehicle

rear seats and seatbelts have been removed from the vehicle

vehicles suspension has been modified - lowered on coil overs

Pass 15 Jan 2011 62,032 miles

o/s/r tire inside edge getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,752 miles

N/S/F TYRE PUNTURED.

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

SIGNS OF LEAK AROUND P/STEERING PUMP,NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 55,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

N/S/F TYRE PUNTURED.

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

SIGNS OF LEAK AROUND P/STEERING PUMP,NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,688 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 42,686 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,452 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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WM54 FGE is a 2005 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM54 FGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM54 FGE registered?

WM54 FGE is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is WM54 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 FGE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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