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HX05 SKD

2005 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,589 mi
Last recorded132,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 MG ZS58,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 SKD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,589 miles

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

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 8 Jul 2016 132,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,675 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 94,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,672 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,547 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HX05 SKD is a 2005 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HX05 SKD, 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 HX05 SKD registered?

HX05 SKD is a 2005 MG ZS, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is HX05 SKD safe to buy?

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